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I boarded the ship at the end of the year, but I got quite seasick. I took motion sickness medication, but whether the weather is favorable or if you can see whales is all up to luck. It's not about the quality of the tour company. I did catch a glimpse of a whale's tail! (*^_^*)

年末に乗船しましたが、かなり船酔いしました。
酔い止めを飲んでいましたが、天候に恵まれるか、クジラに会えるかは運です。
催行会社の善しあしではありません。
クジラのしっぽ少し見えました(*^_^*)

The sunset couldn't be seen at Uni Beach due to low tide, but instead, they took us to Uni Beach in the morning. There were hardly any other tourists, and we had a wonderful drone photography session. The staff were truly kind people; thank you very much.

夕日は干潮のためユニの浜では見られずでしたが、代わりに朝のユニの浜に連れて行って下さいました。他の観光客もほとんどいなくて、すてきなドローン撮影会をしてくださいました。スタッフの方、本当にやさしい方達でした、ありがとうございました。

I was a bit worried because there were price differences on the site and there were no reviews, but there were no concerns at all, and I had a great time. The staff was also very friendly.

サイト内に値段の差があり一番安かった事や口コミがなく少し心配でしたが、不安要素など何もなく十分楽しめました。スタッフの方も親切でした。

We participated in Hina's tour as a family. There were small children with us, but we were taught very carefully. Everyone in the family was very satisfied. We would like to participate again.

ひなさんのツアーに家族で参加しました。
小さい子どももいましたが、とても丁寧に教えてもらいました。家族全員大満足でした。また参加したいです。

They kindly accommodated my sudden request for an additional fun dive. Since it had been a while since my last dive, they even arranged for an instructor to ensure I could dive at a comfortable pace. I forgot to ask for their name, but I felt safe while diving. Thank you!

急なファンダイブ追加にも快く対応いただきました。久しぶりのダイビングだったので、ゆっくり潜れるようにわざわざインストラクターさんを付けて下さいました。お名前を伺うのを忘れてしまいましたが安心して潜れました。ありがとう。

I participated for the first time. I was so nervous that at first, it was really scary, but once I got used to it, I had so much fun that I want to participate again.

初めて参加させてもらいました
緊張しすぎて最初は怖くて仕方がなかったがなれてきたら楽しくて楽しくてまた参加したい

I thought I would be able to see them up close, so it felt more like a confirmation of their existence, and I couldn't really gauge their size. Since whether a whale appears near the boat is a matter of luck, I guess I just have to accept that I wasn't lucky this time. I hope for better luck next time.

勝手にもっと近くで見られるのかと思っていたので、生存確認した位の感じで大きさも分からない感じでした。船の近くに鯨が現れるかは運次第という事なので、今回は運がなかったと思うしかないかな?次回に期待したい。

Unfortunately, the waves were high, and we couldn't spot the whales in the direction the guide pointed. I was fine, but many others got seasick.

あいにく波が高くガイドさんが指差す方向にクジラの姿を確認する事ができませんでした。私は大丈夫でしたが、船酔いする方もおおかったです。

It was very good. The staff were kind, and I was able to see whales up close. Thank you very much.

とてもよかったです。
スタッフの方も親切でクジラも間近で見ることができました。
ありがとうございました。

This was our family's first whale watching experience!
We had a hard time reaching the spot, and I was half giving up thinking, "Are we not going to see any today?" when suddenly a whale appeared right in front of us, almost as if it was going to bump into the boat. It was so big that it was a little scary.

On that day, the waves were high, and my daughter was scared, but once she heard "There’s a whale!" she immediately got excited and said, "Let’s go, let’s go!" Her mood switched so quickly (laughs).

I gave it 4 stars because the waves were high, but I’d love to go again when the sea is calm! ❤️

家族で初めてのホエールウオッチング♪
なかなかポイントにつかなかったから
「今日は見れないのかな」って半分諦めかけてたら現れて
それも船にぶつかるんじゃないかってぐらい目の前で見れた。
でっかいくじらがちょっと怖いぐらいでした。

この日は、波が高くて娘もこわがってたけど
「クジラがいた」って聞いてからは、見える場所にすぐ「行こう行こう」
ってテンション上がって、切り替えがすごく早かったです(笑)

波が高かったので★4つにしましたが
次は、波が穏やかな時にまた行きたいです♡

We were able to see whales about every 15 minutes with the naked eye. Additionally, the staff provided explanations about the whales until we reached the viewing point, which helped reduce seasickness.

They also provided etiquette bags, and the restrooms and the interior of the boat were clean. The staff took many photos, which are uploaded to their website, so you can download beautiful images.

It feels like a roller coaster on the waves, and it shakes for about 20 minutes, so it's best not to eat for two hours before boarding.

肉眼でも15分に一回は見れました。またポイントに到着するまでもくじらについて説明をして頂き酔いが軽減されます。
エチケット袋も用意されて、トイレ、船内綺麗でした。
スタッフの方も写真を沢山撮られて、ホームページにアップされているため、綺麗が画像をダンロードできます。
波のジェットコースターみたいな感じで20分は揺れますので、乗船前2時間は食べない方が良いです。

I participated in the tour in the afternoon. I was looking forward to seeing a mother and child pair, as they had been spotted in the morning tour, but we couldn't find them at that location. We moved to another spot, and although it took a while, it seemed there was a pair of whales. Everyone moved to the front of the boat and waited for a while until we spotted them surfacing in the distance. We saw their tails, but then they dove back down, and we waited for about 20 to 30 minutes. During the second sighting, we were able to see them again, but they were still quite far away, just enough to confirm their presence.

Since they are wild animals, I believe it's all about luck regarding when, where, and how close you can see them. I asked the staff if they had seen them up close this year, and they said there had been a few occasions. While we did get to see them, I think it's better to manage expectations about the distance at which you might see them.

I realized that nature isn't as forgiving as one might think when actually participating in the tour.

I appreciated the staff's considerable efforts to ensure that the customers could see the whales.

午後便でツアーに参加しました。
午前便では親子が見れたとの事で期待していましたが、その場所では見つけられず別の場所に移動、次の場所でもなかなか見つけられないでいましたがペアのクジラがいたみたいで皆んなで船の前に移動してしばらく待ち続けていたら遠くで息継ぎの姿発見、尻尾が見えたのでまた潜ってしまい、そのまま2〜30分そのまま待機、2度目の発見で見る事ができましたがまた遠くている事が確認できる程度でした。
相手は自然の生き物なのでいつどこでどの位の距離で見れるかは運だと思います。
スタッフに今年近くで見れた事あるか聞いたけど数回ありましたよ、との事。
確かに見る事はできましたが思い描く距離では見れないと思っていた方が良いと思います。

それほど自然界は甘くないと思うのが実際参加して思いました。

スタッフの方はお客さんに見てもらうためにかなりの努力はしていると思うので感謝しました。

The captain and the crew worked hard to find the whales. Thank you very much. The cruising experience was also fantastic.

船長さんをはじめクルーのみなさんが懸命にクジラを探してくれました。ありがとうございました。
クルージングも最高でした。

The meeting point at the passenger terminal is within walking distance to the cruise ship, but we were shuttled by a microbus, which made us feel welcomed right from the start. The staff was friendly, and since everything except the main dish was served buffet-style, I was satisfied with that aspect as well. The female vocalist and flute performance had great song choices, and I thought the singing was excellent. The cruise ship didn't venture far offshore, so the romantic atmosphere wasn't felt from the outside scenery, but I was more than satisfied with the food and music. The drinks, which were available for an additional charge, were reasonably priced and easy to access. I was delighted to be seen off by the singer and the captain (?), which added a nice touch to the experience.

集合場所の船客ターミナルからクルーズ船までは、歩いて行ける距離ですが、マイクロバスで送迎してもらい、おもてなし感が、最初から感じられました。スタッフもフレンドリーで、メイン料理以外はバイキングスタイルだったので、この点も満足できました。女性ボーカリストとフルート演奏も、選曲が良く、歌も上手だと思いました。クルーズ船は沖合まで出ることは無く、ロマンチックな雰囲気は外の景色からは感じられませんが、料理と歌で十分満足しました。別料金のドリンクもリーゾナブルな価格で利用しやすかったです。下船時に歌手の方や船長（？）からお見送りをしてもらい、うれしく思いました。

The weather was different from what I expected, and I was worried about getting seasick and whether we would be able to see any whales in the rain. The waves were high, and many people were feeling unwell as the boat rocked up and down. Finally, while we were waiting at a spot where we might be able to see them, the waves were still high, and my pants got wet. On the way back, we finally got to see a whale. The excitement was so overwhelming that I forgot how wet and tired I had been until then. The boat was slippery from the rain and rocked a lot, and with only the railing around, it was quite scary. The raincoat I had was thin and only came up to my knees, so I ended up having to change when we got back. It was a shame that I couldn't take any photos, but it was a valuable experience, and the sight of the whale jumping is etched in my memory.

思っていた天気と違い、雨の中の出発で船酔いやクジラを見つけられるのか心配でした。波が高く船は上下に揺れ気分を悪くされている方が多くいました。やっと、もしかしたら見えるかもしれないと言うところで待っている間も波が高くズボンは濡れてしまいました。帰りのルートでやっとクジラを見ることができました。それまで濡れて疲れていたのが忘れるくらい感動しました。船は、雨で滑るし大きく揺れる中、柵が周りにしかないので怖かったです。カッパは薄い物でひざ上位のものだったので結局、戻ってから着替えることになりました。写真を撮れなかったのは残念でしたが、貴重な経験でクジラのジャンプが目に焼き付いています。

It was an amazing experience! I think it was a very lucky day with the mother and baby whales jumping and playing. Last year, the trip was canceled due to bad weather and the boat couldn't set sail! This year was a revenge trip. It was the best revenge!

サイコーの体験でした！
親子のクジラが、跳ねて遊んで、とてもラッキーな日だったと思います。
去年、天気が悪く船が出航できないため、キャンセルになってしまったので！今年はリベンジでした。サイコーのリベンジでした。

I rode the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay for the first time in decades. You can see coral reefs that are over 500 years old, beautiful blue corals, and sea turtles.

However, there was some trash floating in the water when we went out to sea, which was a bit disappointing. I recommend making a reservation since there are discounts available.

数十年振りに川平湾グラスボードに乗りました。珊瑚礁は500年以上の大きい珊瑚礁や青い珊瑚礁やウミガメが見られます。

沖に出るとゴミが浮いていました。チョット残念でした。
割引きが有るので予約がお勧めです。

I had an amazing time! A whale came right next to us. Both adults and children were super excited! It was a very precious experience! The staff members were also very kind! Thank you very much.

すごく楽しかったです！
クジラがすぐ側に来てくれました。
大人も子供も大興奮！？
とても貴重な体験をさせていただきました！

スタッフの方々もとても親切でした！
ありがとうございました。

After checking in, it's just a short walk to the sandy beach. On the day of our visit, it was sunny, and I was first amazed by the beauty of Kabira Bay. The white sandy beach and the crystal-clear sea were stunning. I could have watched it forever without getting on a boat. There was no wait time for the boat, and we departed right away. The view of the seabed from the glass-bottom boat was incredible, with a variety of corals and fish to see. Although I didn't get to see one, I heard that if you're lucky, you might spot a sea turtle as well. There were various explanations provided, and the experience lasted about 30 minutes, which was just right.

受付終えてから出発する砂浜まで徒歩すぐです。
当日は、晴れでしたが、まず川平湾の美しさに驚きました。白い砂浜、透明度の高い海。
ボートに乗らなくてもずっと見ていられそうでした。
ボートまでそんな待ち時間もなくすぐに出発しました。グラスボートから見る海底は、素晴らしく様々なサンゴや魚を見ることができました。自分は、見ることができませんでしたが運がよいと海ガメも見ることができるらしいです。いろいろな説明もあり体験時間は約30分とちょうどよかったです。

Due to the weather conditions from the previous day, the waves were high 🌊. Although I was initially thrilled with the ride, feeling like I was already on an attraction, I gradually started to feel seasick 😫 and my mood went down ⤵️.

When we anchored at our destination, we were able to see the whale spouting a few times, even if just for a moment 🙌🏻. Since it was a small boat, they moved around to give everyone a better view, and everyone was overjoyed ☺️. Motion sickness medication is a must‼️ Depending on the weather, you might still get seasick even if you take it. It might be better to prepare yourself before boarding 💦.

The staff were all very pleasant and supportive, which was reassuring ✨✨✨. Overall, I had a great time 🙆‍♀️.

前日の天候の影響で波が高かく🌊
出発して早々にアトラクションに乗っているかの様な乗り心地で喜んでいたはずが
次第に船酔いになり😫気分は⤵️
目的地に停泊してたら🐳の潮吹きや
一瞬だけですが姿が数回見れました🙌🏻
小型の船なので見やすい様に移動してくれて皆んな大喜びでした☺️
酔い止めは必須‼️天気によっては、飲んでも酔うと思います。
覚悟して乗船した方が良いかもです💦

スタッフの方々は皆んな気持ち良い対応して下さり心強かったです✨✨✨
最終的な感想は楽しかったです🙆‍♀️

Since it's a tour involving nature, seeing whales depends on luck. However, fortunately, we were able to enjoy it. The staff were bright, fun, and kind, which was great. I think it's rare to see a whale jump like in the promotional photos, but if you encounter a whale, you can still have a decent time.

自然が相手のツアーなので、鯨が見られるのは、運しだいです。
しかし、幸い、堪能することができました。
スタッフの皆様も明るく・楽しく・親切で良かったです。
イメージ写真のように、鯨のジャンプを見ることは稀？だとは思いますが、鯨で出会えれば、そこそこ楽しめますね。

I think it was a boat with about 60 people. Since it was a weekday in January, I thought there would be a lot of empty seats, but there were quite a few participants, almost full. It might depend on the day, but it was quite rocky. There were moments where it felt like a roller coaster going up and down, and people were exclaiming "Wow!" I took motion sickness medicine, but I still felt quite nauseous. Some people were down for the count.

We had a hard time spotting whales, but the boats were communicating with each other, and we got a message from a boat that found them, which led to applause from everyone! The whales were far away, so we couldn't see them as they appear in magazines, but we were able to see small sprays of water and the tails and backs coming out of the sea.

They were small, but since it's rare to see them with the naked eye, it was quite satisfying. The staff also uploads photos taken with an amazing telephoto lens camera online.

60人ぐらいの船だったと思います。1月の平日なので空きが多いかと思いましたが、結構満席に近いぐらい参加者がいました。
日によるのかもしれないけど、だいぶ揺れます。ジェットコースターのように上から下への瞬間もあって「おお～」という声が。酔止めを飲んだのですが、かなり酔いました。ダウンしている人もいました。
クジラはなかなか見つけられなかったのですが、船同士で連絡しあってるとのことで見つけた船から連絡があり、一同拍手に！
クジラは遠くにいるので、雑誌等の写真でみるような姿は見えません。小さく塩を吹いたり、海から出ている尾ひれや背中を見ることができました。
小さいですが、めったに肉眼でみることはできないので、満足感はあります。
スタッフの方が、すごい望遠レンズのカメラで撮影した写真をネットに上げてくれます。

It was our first time snorkeling for both of us, but the time flew by and it turned out to be a fulfilling day! Our guide, Hina, provided us with detailed information about marine life, and we even got to see a sea snake! I would like to use this service again when I come back to Ishigaki Island next time!

2人も初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、あっという間に時間が過ぎ充実した日になりました！
担当してくださったひなさんは海の生物について詳しく教えてくださり、ウミヘビも見ることができました！
次回石垣島に来た際も利用したいと思います！

The ship is large and extremely stable. The underwater observation room in the hull offers an experience that surpasses that of an aquarium. I was able to fully enjoy the coral reefs and the fish spread out on the seabed.

船は大きく、安定感抜群。艦底の海中展望室は、水族館以上の臨場感。海底にひろがる珊瑚礁と魚たちを存分に観ることができました。

The transparent sea and the fish and coral that I usually can't see were absolutely amazing. I was moved and very satisfied with my trip to Okinawa. I want to come back again.

透き通った海に普段見る事の出来ない魚や珊瑚は最高に良かったです
感動と沖縄に旅して満足しました。
また来たいと思いました

I was able to enjoy the trip on a large boat without getting seasick. The schedule included about an hour of searching for whales on the way there, an observation time of about an hour, and I think the return trip took around 40 minutes at the fastest. We went out to the front deck to observe the whales.

大きな船で船酔いもせずに楽しく見て帰ってこれました。
スケジュールも行きがクジラを探しながら１時間程度で、観察も１時間程度、帰りは早くて４０分程度だったように思います。
前方デッキに出て、クジラを観察します。

I had wanted to visit this place since before my trip, so I made a reservation in advance. I was worried because the weather was bad on the first day of the trip, but on the day of the tour, there were clear skies, and the sea was as beautiful as I had expected. From the glass-bottom boat, I was able to see the fish underwater, which is an experience that is hard to come by. The crew maneuvered the boat carefully so that everyone could see. However, the only downside was that although they provided a lot of explanations, I couldn't hear them well because I was sitting at the back where the engine noise was loud. It would have been better if they had used a speaker for the explanations.

旅行前から行きたい場所だったので事前予約していました。旅行初日から天気が悪く心配しましたが、観光当日は、晴れ間も出て、海は予想していた通りで綺麗でした。グラスボートから見る海の中は、魚の様子を見ることができ、なかなか体験できないと思います。船も細かい操舵で全員が見れるようにしてくれました。ただ残念だったのは、色々説明してくれたのですが、一番後ろだったことでエンジン音が大きく聞こえなかったことです。スピーカーを使って説明してくれると良かったのですが。

It was unfortunately a cloudy day, but the water was clear and there were no issues. Since we had booked during high tide, we were able to see a lot of corals and fish! The captain explained everything very well, and we even got to see sea turtles, which made us very satisfied!

あいにくの曇天でしたが、海の中は透明度が高くて問題なし。
ちょうど満潮近い時間帯の予約だったこともあり、たくさんの珊瑚や魚たちに会えました!
船長さんが上手に説明してくれ、ウミガメにも会えて大満足でした！！

In December, it seems that there are times when you can't see it, but they searched hard for us, and we were able to see it. When we could see it, my wife got seasick, which was tough. *laughs* However, the staff were very kind and helped us out.

12月は、見れない場合があるそうですが、一所懸命探してくださり、見ることが出来ました。
見ることができると、家内は、船酔いして、大変でした　苦笑
しかし、スタッフの方が優しくしてくださり、助かりました。

Thanks to the crew's patience in searching, we were able to see two whales! We were also very lucky to witness them jump (breach)!

クルーの皆さんが根気よく探してくださいましたおかげで２頭のクジラを見れました！さらにジャンプ（ブリーチ）まで見れて大変ラッキーでした！