Reviewed by: Mark Dyre
The guide was very informative and showed us all of the unique characteristics of the valley. Would take the tour again and it was a lot of fun for all eight of us.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones
Our captain and Amy were Amazing! We saw so many schools of spinner dolphins. Amy told us when to look and where to see some amazing things. They let us enjoy our ride and even almost got to see a whale, it got away. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Packages: | Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (up to 24 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/01/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mel Lee
What an awesome experience that was well worth every penny. Kaleo was a authentic, personable, and knowledgeable tour guide, who was born and raised in the valley. He shared not only the history of the sacred valley, but also stories of his childhood and information on the local wildlife. The tour met at the art gallery, where there are restrooms and parking (and yummy ice cream). From there everyone gets in a van as Kaleo drives the group down to the back of the valley, an area off limits to the general public. The views are incredible from the top to the bottom and back.
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/12/30 |
Activity Date: | 2020/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Marcia from Alaska
I have brought my exchange students to the Big Island for 3 years and this was my first tour of Waipio. Kaleho our tour guy, being a life long local in the valley was filled with information about the history, biology and legends of this incredibly beautiful valley. So many stories and a safe comfortable tour. There is no glass in the windows in the 4 wheel drive passenger van so lots of airflow in the van. And he keeps a row empty between passengers. Everyone wears masks and sanitizes.
Also the store where you meet up has amazing art, books, music and incredible ice cream!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Kevin N
Had a great time going out on the whale watching catamaran. Free drinks was a delight as well. Getting to see and hear the Mama and her calf was just wonderful!
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Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/15 |
Reviewed by: AkiP
1回だけでなく何度もクジラを見ることが出来ました。親子もみれて大変満足です。
クルーズの中ではスナック菓子やソフトドリンクが無料です。外で座っているとスタッフが欲しい飲み物を聞いてくれて持ってきてくれました。
酔い止めなどなくとも大丈夫な安定した日でした。
レンタカーで現地に向かいましたが場所はわかりやすく角です。車は路肩に止めます。
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: MAY
前日まで天気があまり良くなかったのですが、
当日は天気に恵まれたので、薬など飲まなくても船酔いはなかったです。
くじらは、遠くで何頭も見れました。尾びれ、背中、潮吹きも。
こんなもんかな?って思っていたら、突然目の前での連続ブリーチング!!
すごい迫力で、乗客みんな大興奮でした。
満足できた、ホエールウオッチグでした。
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Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: :-)
I realized last year that I had never done a sunset cruise while in Hawaii on past trips. After booking one for the first time last year it will always be on the list of things to do, whales or not. It is so beautiful and peaceful.
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Packages: | Sunset Whale Watching Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar (Kawaihae Harbor Departure) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: T.S
思っていた以上に大きい船でした。スピーカーで説明してくれている方がいたのですが、全て英語であまりよく分かりませんでした。日本人のお客さんもほとんどいませんでした。船酔いが不安だったので酔い止めを飲んで出掛けましたが、あまり揺れも感じずにすみました。4回ほどくじらを見ることができましたが、当然のことながら、あまり近くに寄ることもできないため、遠目に見るだけでは、やはり迫力には欠けます。しかし、肉眼で見られるのは、この時期だけですので、見ることができただけで感動でした!
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
ハワイの海原にすこーし鯨の親子を見ることができました。はっきり見れなかったのは残念だけど、自然の生き物相手なのでしょうがないですね。
ただヨットに乗って海の上にいるだけで楽しかったです。またこのシーズンに再チャレンジしたいです!
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Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Bbbbbbb
Friendly, knowledgeable, flexible.
Try to sit on the right hand side on the way down!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: ひいらぎ
2020年2月上旬に参加しました。
ツアー受付でチェックイン後、浅瀬のビーチで小型の船に乗り、そこから少し沖に出てから中型のクジラウォッチング用の船に乗り換えました。
日本人向けのツアーではないので説明はすべて英語で、英語が苦手な私たちにはあまり内容はわかりませんでしたが、受付の方もクルーの方もフレンドリーで肩身の狭い思いをすることはありませんでした。
ツアーにはドリンクやスナックがついています。
私たちはいらなかったので飲み食いしませんでしたが、クルーの方が何か飲まないかとわざわざ尋ねてくださったり、船は揺れるので移動が億劫になる高齢者の方に飲み物を届けたりする心遣いはいいなぁと思いました。
どんなクジラに出会えるかは運でしかないのですが、この時は赤ちゃん連れのクジラ親子に遭遇できました。
派手な画を見ることはできませんでしたが、塩吹きや尻尾を見ることができたので十分に楽しめました。
英語が理解できればもっと楽しめたのかもしれませんが、英語ができなくても楽しめるツアーでした。
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Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
Reviewed by: shi
2時間半のステージでしたが飽きることなく楽しかったです。
食事も美味しかったです。
英語が分かればもっと楽しめたと思います。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/03/01 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Gabby
This tour was fantastic from start to finish - from the quaint shop you meet to get on the shuttle to the informative guide to the incredible views, we couldn’t recommend more. Kolehe aka Douglas was our fearless leader who drove us into Waipio Valley and was just the best! So much fun, tons of passion for the island and specific area, and the perfect sense of humor and charm. It was my first off-roading experience, and needless to say, I’m addicted :) Don’t miss out on this awesome tour!
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Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/29 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Akemi
週4回の開催で日程がうまくとれた。
オープニングで、船に乗ってカメハメハ大王一団が厳かに上陸するセレモニーが雰囲気を盛り上げてくれ、よかった。
バイキング形式のお料理は、係員がお客を上手に案内して並ばずに盛り込め、待ち時間中はミニショーを見ながらドリンクがいただけてよかった。お料理の内容も事前にウエブで紹介されわかりやすく、ハワイ特産の素材、料理が多く、味もよかった。
フラダンス、ファイアーショーは演技者の若者男女、美しく、かっこよかった。満足いくショーでした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/23 |
Reviewed by: lee
Amazing! Our guide spotted a whale right away, and he swam around and around the ship for an hour.
Thank you for joining us aboard that very special cruise (and posting the photo). We wish that could happen on every Whale Watch cruise, but it's really up to the Humpbacks! Looking forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou Kakou!
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Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Jan2020
Seeing the difference colored fish. Very informative on fish, life and friendly
Thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the colorful fish and informative narration.
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Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/29 |
Reviewed by: ari
前日の夕方でしたがスムーズに予約がとれ支払いも話題なく翌日の朝からホエールウォッチングする事ができましたが集合場所の地図が同じエージェントの別の場所になっておりかなり慌てました。現地の方に丁寧に説明していただき無事まにあいました。
Mahalo! It was great sharing the adventure with you!
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ノブオジージ
クルーザーも大きく風が強かったがまあまあでした。
鯨も舟の先へと右へと左へとみることが出来感動でした。でもジャンプ等はなく胴体しっぽなどで少々期待外れ。でも相手は自然界しょうがないですね。
朝が早かったせいか、1日がゆっっくりと過ごせました。
とても素晴らしい経験でした。スタッフの方々もとても親切で楽しかったです。
Mahalo - we are honored you were able to join us!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Brian and Marion
We had a great time on our tour. Our driver/guide Kaleo, who is from Waipio Valley was very informative and funny. Kaleo stopped to let us out so we could get a better view of Hiilawe waterfall. We also saw several wild horses up close The check-in at the gallery was easy and a great place to browse while waiting (we arrived early) We highly recommend this tour. We felt sorry for the people who decided to walk down because the walk back up is very steep.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: TIRO
2時間ほどかと思っていたら、3時間近くあって長く楽しめた。ただ、最初の2時間くらいは、司会者の話と演奏でなかなか、本来のハワイアンショーが始まらない。せかせかせず、ハワイタイムを過ごせということかも知れないが。
ショー自体は、Hawaii以外で観たものと、あまり変わりは無かった。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2020/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Go Inoue
初めてホエールウォッチングに申し込みました。
英語のガイドでしたが、とても分かりやすく説明してくださって、クジラが見えるポイントまで飽きずに過ごせました。
たまたま親子のクジラにも遭遇出来て、船の真下にいたので、全体も見えてラッキーでした。
飲み物もアルコールがあって、とても良かったです。
Mahalo! We're so happy you were able to join us aboard!
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Colin
We found this trip rather disappointing. It was supposed to last for an hour but we returned to the pier after 50 minutes. In the event we had probably seen all there was to see after 20 minutes. You see rather dull brown/grey coral, some small blue and yellow fish and some sea urchins - No wrays or sharks or anything unusual. In fact the guide started to describe the history of the buildings on the shoreline as we headed back. Not worth the money.
Sorry to hear that you found our tour disappointing. The tour is one hour from when you get on to when you get off, that does mean that it is about 50 min of actual tour time, we appreciate the insight, maybe we can explore making the tour last a bit longer.
The coral in Hawaii is naturally more neutral in color than other places in the world. However, Kona has amazingly clear waters and colorful fish. Many fish are relatively small so they can live on the reef and fit in the cracks and crevices of the coral. We do not guarantee shark and ray sightings. Though, sometimes we see large interesting creatures like that. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed in what Kona's reef has to offer. Most guests express that they find the natural coral ecosystem to be amazing.
Many passengers are interested in the history of the bay including some of the historic buildings. The time when we are heading back and have a good view of the buildings is the perfect time to discuss it.
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Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Tim
This is a great way to see Waipio Valley. This was out first time, so it was a great introduction. Hector, our guide, was very knowledgeable, polite, and really helped make the tour great. We only had a short time to see Waipio Valley, and this was a perfect introduction. The value was great. We got to see a large portion of the valley, made several stops along the way along with some interpretive explanations, and saw a lot. I highly recommend this tour, either as one time to see Waipio Valley, or as an introduction before venturing out on your own.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: SamE
A trip into Waipi’o Valley with Douglas as your guide is a time travel to another time. His family is of this place so Douglas understands and shares the insiders perspective, with the added bonus of having access to the valley past the “End of Country Road” sign. Also if you aren’t up for the knee pounding descent and lung busting climb in and out of the valley this is the way to go. Worth mentioning this tour does not go to the beach, It instead works it’s way toward the back of the valley. Definitely a worth while event.
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Les
Awesome trip. The driver was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. I would highly recommend booking the tour as you get the history along with the beautiful sights. We were given alfalfa to feed the wild horses as well as some fresh coconut to eat
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Lynn S.
This tour was fun and informative. Hele, our guide, took the time to explain the history of the valley, what grows there and who lives there. He was friendly and personable. We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed it very much! We are so glad we did it!
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Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Gerry M
Great time getting close to beautiful humpback whales ! The tour was well organized, the boat was comfortable and perfect for viewing whales, and the crew was very informative, knowledgeable, and very attentive to everyone’s needs. Really great job !! My wife and I loved it !
Aloha Gerry,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch Cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, and the service and information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend a morning with us.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you both the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo!
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2020/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: まりん
船はかなり揺れるので、最初は歩くのもやっとだけど、食事のときは沖で停泊するので落ち着いていただけます。しかも、この時、マンタが1匹と、イルカもたくさん集まってきました。きっと、歌声が好きだったんじゃないかと思いますお名前は覚えていないけど、最高に美しい声の歌手がずっと生歌を歌っていて、ハワイっぽい曲とか、本当に癒されました。
Veganメニューもあって、ビュッフェも満足でした。
参加者がほぼアメリカ本土から来た人たちばかりで、お酒飲んで大騒ぎするので、せっかく歴史や土地の話をしているのが隣に行っても聞こえないくらいだったけど、とにかく最高のcruisingでした。英語ができないと、何が起こってるか分らなく長く感じるかもしれないけど。
あとは、夕日が少し雲に隠れてしまったのが残念だけど、それでも美しい景色でした。前の便に参加した人たちは、何も出会えなかったそうで、私たちの便は本当に幸運に恵まれました。
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
素敵なお写真もご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
マウイ島の景色はもちろんのこと、お食事や歌手による歌声までお楽しみいただけましたこと、大変うれしく思っております。
次回のご旅行も弊社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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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2020/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: トミー
家族4人で参加しました。クルーの方々がみんな気さくで気がつき、快適でした。
サンセットも綺麗だったし、イルカの群れに遭遇して、感動しました!
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思います。
さらにイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
次回のご旅行も弊社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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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2020/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2020/01/24 |
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Thank for your 5 star review. The windows on the van have been removed for a richer experience. Mahalo Gary