All Reviews for 沖繩活動

I experienced kayaking for the first time, and it was so much fun! The guide was nearby to teach us, which made me feel safe! The photos turned out great, and I'm very satisfied!!!

初めてカヤックを体験しましたがとっても楽しかったです！ガイドのお兄さんも近くで教えてくれるので安心です！写真もすごくいいのばかりで大満足です！！！

I was always mindful of the meeting times, so I couldn't take my time to look around. Considering the packed schedule for one day, I think it's a good deal. However, I believe it would be easier to navigate Pineapple Park with a tour guide. It may not be very large, but I got lost along the way.

常に集合時間を気にして動いたのであまりゆっくり見れてはいないです。
これだけスケジュールを1日で回ることを考えたらお得だと思います。
ただ、パイナップルパークは添乗員さんがついて回ったほうがわかりやすいと思います。広くはないかもしれないですが途中でどこへ行ったらわからなくなりました。

I was worried that the sea in January might be cold, but I had a great time in a 5mm wetsuit and it was not cold at all. My second-grade daughter was initially scared to get in the water, but once she got used to it, she had a lot of fun and might have been the most excited of all (laughs). The winter sea has high visibility and is not crowded, so I highly recommend it! The beautiful blue color is something we won't forget, and it was a wonderful experience for both of us.

一月の海、寒いのかな…と心配していましたが、5ミリのウェットスーツで全然寒くなく楽しめました。
小2の娘も最初は入水を怖がっていましたが、慣れて来たら楽しくなって、一番はしゃいでいたかも（笑）
冬場の海、透明度も高く、混雑もしていないのでオススメです！
綺麗な青色、忘れないと、娘も言っていて、いい体験が出来ました。

This tour is highly recommended! I wanted to do some sightseeing in the northern area even though I didn't have a car, so I signed up for this tour. It was really great, so I truly recommend it!

It was okay to change the pick-up and drop-off locations, so I joined from a hotel near my accommodation and was dropped off at the prefectural office on the way back, which allowed me to use my time effectively.

The sightseeing spots were all places I wanted to visit, and I was impressed by the large aquarium at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and enjoyed the dolphin show. The weather wasn't great on Kouri Island, so I couldn't see the sparkling blue sea, but I want to challenge it again next time.

We also stopped at places where I could buy purple sweet potato tarts, pineapple liquor, and snacks, making it a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much. I would love to participate again!

かなりおすすめツアーです！
車がないけど、北部の観光がしたい！となり、このツアーに申し込みました。かなり良かったので、ほんとオススメです！
行き帰りの送迎場所を変えてもオッケーだったので、宿泊地のホテル近くから参加し、帰りは県庁で降ろしてもらえ、時間を有効に使えました。
観光地は行きたいところばかりで、美ら海水族館の大きな水槽には感動し、イルカショーも楽しめました。古宇利島では天気が良くなかったので、キラキラした青い海は見えなかったですが、次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。紅芋タルトやパイナップルのお酒、お菓子を買えるところにも寄れて、大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。また、ぜひ参加させてください！！

My friends and I enjoyed this full day tour offered by Veltra. We did not rent a car during our trip to Okinawa (and in Okinawa, if is very difficult to move around without a car) so we found the bus service very convenient. We were picked up at our hotel in Chatan which was very convenient as well. Not to mention that this tour made us go to different tourist spots in Okinawa at a very affordable price!

Booking this tour went smooth as well. We did not have any planned itinerary for our Okinawa trip due to our pretty busy schedule but we’re glad we found this online. We booked our tour a day before our scheduled trip (luckily they still have available slots!). Everything went fine and smooth, our trip was confirmed shortly.

We had a pleasant time during the trip. We were able to pass through some of the beautiful beaches in Okinawa. The Churaumi Aquarium experience was also great. We had fun watching the dolphin show. Too bad though we lack time to tour the entire park.

The tour guide does not speak English but we can see her effort to guide us in any way possible. We did not have any problem with communication at all since there is an English audio inside the bus.

Would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends who will visit Okinawa in the future. :)

The round-trip ferry from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi Island, along with the water buffalo cart and the island sightseeing bus, allowed us to get off at Kaiji Beach, making our time very worthwhile.

石垣島から竹富島までの往復船と竹富島での水牛車、島内観光バスでは、カイジ浜での下車もでき、時間を有意義に使えました。

staffs are friendly and spoke good English and gave us some very interesting facts about dolphin. This was my first time touching a real dolphin and it was a very unique experience. my 4 year old daughter enjoyed it very much. you can bring your own phone for photos but just dont drop it in the water.

staffs are friendly and spoke good English and gave us some very interesting facts about dolphin. This was my first time touching a real dolphin and it was a very unique experience. my 4 year old daughter enjoyed it very much. you can bring your own phone for photos but just dont drop it in the water.

The quality of the experience here is largely influenced by the weather. However, the staff are knowledgeable about each spot and will take you to places where you can see fish, coral, and sea turtles. When the wind is strong, it may be difficult to reach the spots further out. Additionally, the timing of the tides can also affect the experience, so if you want to avoid disappointment, it's a good idea to check the weather and tide charts before you go. I wasn't expecting much during a time when the weather changes frequently, but I was taken to a spot for sea turtles and was able to see two of them. The staff also provided various explanations, which was educational.

ここの良し悪しは、やはり天候に左右される部分が大きいかと思われますが、スタッフの方は各スポットを把握しているので、魚や珊瑚や海亀と見所のスポットに船を着けてくれます。風が強い時は流されてしまうので、沖の方のスポットは難しいかもしれません。また潮の満ち引きのどのタイミングかでも変わるので、がっかりしたくなければ、天候や潮見表で時間帯を調べてから行くと良いと思います。天気がコロコロと変わる時期で期待していなかったのですが、沖の方の海亀のスポットまで連れて行ってもらえ、海亀2匹に会えました。その他、色々と説明もしてくれるので勉強になりました。

I was looking forward to Pineapple Park just as much as Churaumi Aquarium, but it turned out to be just a stop for shopping. I was disappointed because I thought there would be more to see and do.

美ら海水族館と同じ位に楽しみにしていたパイナップルパークがただのお買物のみの立ち寄りでした。
もっと色々見て回れるのだと思っていたため残念です。

Even I, a 61-year-old who usually doesn't exercise, was able to do it. As long as I followed the instructor's guidance, I didn't fall. While nervously paddling on the SUP, I was moved by the fact that I was standing on the water using only my own strength. I was amazed by the emerald-colored sea and the coral, and when I went further out, the deep green water was about thirty meters deep. By that time, I had completely gotten used to it, enjoying the scenery around me while feeling the pleasant breeze. I was surprised that I could do it, feeling both good and a sense of accomplishment. I was filled with gratitude for my daughter and her husband who gifted me this trip.

普段なにも運動をしていない61歳の私でも出来ました。インストラクターの教えを守っていれば落ちることはありません。おっかなビックリSUPに乗り漕いでいると、海の上に自分の力だけで立っている事に感動。エメラルド色の海と珊瑚に驚き、沖に行くと濃い緑色の海もうそこは水深◯じゅうメーター。その頃にはすっかり慣れて周りの景色を楽しみながら心地よい風を受けて、気持ち良さと達成感で私でも出来た事に驚きました。この旅をプレゼントしてくれた娘夫婦に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいになりました。

I participated in the tour because driving to the northern part on my own seemed challenging, but the time spent at each sightseeing spot was just right for me, allowing for a leisurely exploration.

Cape Hedo was breathtaking. At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I was a bit disappointed to have arrived late and only saw the dolphin show from outside the venue, but everything else was satisfying. In the end, I enjoyed the sunset from the car window.

I prefer a tour like this, which focuses on specific destinations, rather than moving between many sightseeing spots in a short amount of time.

自力で北部まで運転して行くのは大変そうだったので参加しましたが、各観光場所での滞在時間が私にはちょうどよく、ゆっくり観光することができて良かったです。
辺戸岬は絶景の一言。大石林山は一番長いコースをじっくり見て回ることができ、美ら海水族館は、到着が送れてイルカショーの会場の外から見たのがちょっと残念でしたが、それ以外は満足でした。最後は車窓から見る日没まで楽しみました。
短い滞在時間でたくさんの観光場所を移動するより、こういう行き先を絞った余裕のあるツアーがいいです。

The mangroves on Iriomote Island are quite rare, so I recommend visiting. To get to Yubu Island, you travel back and forth on a water buffalo cart, and they enhance the experience with stories and performances on the sanshin. After having lunch and seeing the butterfly garden and Manta Beach, we ran out of time. On Taketomi Island, we did some sightseeing with a glass-bottom boat and a water buffalo cart, but we couldn't visit places like Hoshi no Suna Beach, which disappointed the kids. I wish we had more free time on Taketomi Island. Although we had various experiences arranged for us, the schedule was quite packed, so I think it's good to carefully consider which tour to choose.

Lastly, regarding lunch, the children's meal was supposed to be chosen on-site, but we were guided to a prepared table, and in the end, the child could hardly eat anything, and we ended up just paying for it. I did check with the staff, but they seemed busy, so I think it was a mistake.

西表島のマングローブは中々見られないのでお勧めです。由布島へは水牛車に引かれて往復しますが、お話や三線の演奏があったりと気分を盛り上げてくださいます。お昼を食べて蝶々園とマンタの浜を見たら時間切れでした。竹富島ではグラスボードと水牛車での島内観光でしたが、星の砂の浜等には行かれず、子供が残念がっていました。せめて竹富島は自由時間が欲しかったかなー。おまかせで色々な体験ができましたが、かなり詰め込んだ日程ですので、どのツアーにするのか吟味するのが良いと思います。

最後に昼食ですが、子供の食事は１人分現地で選ぶ事になっていましたが、用意された席へ案内され、結局子供はほとんど食べられず、料金だけ支払うことになりました。係りの方には確認をしたのですが、忙しそうでしたので間違えたのだと思います。

It was my first time on an Okinawa tour, and I had a fulfilling time from morning until evening! Thank you very much.

When I go to Okinawa again, I will participate in a different tour.

沖縄ツアー初めてでしたが
朝から夕方まで満喫充実した時間を過ごせました!!ありがとうございました

また沖縄に言った際は違うツアーに参加しますね

The tour around Taketomi Island and the water buffalo experience was enjoyable. I think it's great that you can choose the time. The slow pace was very pleasant.

竹富島を回るツアーと水牛の旅楽しかったです。
時間も選べれるのは良いと思います。
ゆっくりとしたペースが心地良かったです。

After making the reservation, I was worried when I checked the weekly weather forecast and saw that strong winds and rain were expected. However, two days before the reservation date, I received a call from the organizer informing me that the trip had been canceled, so I was able to rebook for the afternoon course the next day.

On the day of the trip, the waves were still a bit high, which made me a little anxious, but we set sail as planned. The high-speed journey to the watching point was thrilling, like a roller coaster!

At the point, we went up to the deck and searched for the splashing waves, moving here and there. We were able to catch a glimpse of a mother and baby whale's back and tail.

I heard that the peak season is around April, so I would love to come back. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.

予約した後に、週間天気予報を見たら風雨が強そうだっので心配していたら、予約日の前々日に主催者さんから電話をいただき、欠航が決まったとのことなので翌日の午後のコースに再予約していただきました。
当日もやや波が高くてちょっと心配しましたが、予定通り出航。ウォッチングポイントまでのハイスピード航行もジェットコースターのようにスリリングで楽しめました！
ポイントではデッキに上がり、吹き上げる潮を探してあっちへこっちへ。なんとか親子連れクジラの背中と尾びれを見ることができました。
トップシーズンは4月ごろとのことなので、また来たいです。おおむね満足できたツアーでした。

I was surprised by the size of the whale shark and also by how it eats. It became a fun memory. Three hours felt too short.

じんべいサメの大きさにビックリ、エサの食べ方もビックリでした。楽しい思い出になりました。　3時間では短く感じました。

I participated in a whale watching tour departing from Hamakawa Fishing Port in Chatan in January 2020. After completing registration at 9 AM, we waited briefly, and the large cruiser set sail at 9:30 AM. (By the way, the women's restroom at Hamakawa Fishing Port was very crowded, so those needing to use it should be cautious.)

About 30 minutes into our journey out to sea, we received an announcement on the boat that a whale had been spotted! As I strained my eyes to look in the direction the staff pointed, I saw a blow! That day, the whales were so active that the staff were surprised, and we were lucky enough to witness 5 to 6 breaches (jumps) within about an hour, allowing for some great photo opportunities.

For photography, it's best to use a wide-angle burst mode. I initially tried to zoom in, but due to the rocking of the boat, my shots ended up blurry. Fortunately, since there were multiple breaches, I managed to get some good shots, but if it had been a single occurrence, I would have missed it.

Regarding the boat's rocking, it's said that winter often has rougher seas, so it's wise to prepare accordingly. The day I participated had relatively calm waves, but once we spotted the whales and were stopped, repeatedly moving slowly forward and backward with several other boats in the area, it rocked enough that you couldn't stand without holding onto something. Therefore, unless you are accustomed to boat fishing or have a strong vestibular system, it's advisable to take motion sickness medication.

I am extremely grateful to everyone at Celestial Blue for providing such a satisfying experience. Thank you very much!

2020年1月にこの北谷浜川漁港発ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。午前9時に受付を終えてしばし待機、船は大型のクルーザーで9時30分に出航しました。（ちなみに女性の方は浜川漁港内のトイレが非常に混んでいましたので用を足す方は注意をしたほうがいいです。）
沖へ向けて30分ほど走ったところで待望のクジラを見つけたとの船内アナウンスが！揺れる船内で必死に目を凝らして探しているとスタッフの方が指さした方向にブロー（潮吹き）が！そしてこの日はスタッフの方が驚かれるくらいにクジラが活発で幸運にもブリーチ（ジャンプ）を1時間ほどの間に5～6回もしてくれるという何ともラッキーな日でしたので写真撮影にも成功しました。
撮影は広角の連射で狙いましょう。私は最初ズームで狙っていましたが船内の揺れのためブレにブレてしまいました。上記のように複数回のブリーチをしてくれましたので事なきを得ましたが、これが単発の場合は取り返しがつかなくなります。
船の揺れについては冬はやはり波高がある日が多いとのことですので、ある程度用意はしたほうがいいです。私が参加した日は比較的波が穏やかでしたが、それでもクジラを見つけてからの停船、微速前進や後退を繰り返している時は周りに同じ目的の船が複数隻いることもあり、何かに掴まっていないと立ち続けられないくらい揺れましたので、船釣りをするや三半規管が丈夫な方以外は酔い止めを服用したほうが無難と思います。
大満足の経験をさせていただいたセルリアンブルーの皆様方には感謝感激でございます、ありがとうございました。

I had high expectations for our anniversary, but the food was disappointing! The ferry was smaller than I expected, and even though it was the Christmas season, the decorations and meal plan were lackluster.
Anyway, the food was terrible! The dinner at the hotel we stayed at was so much better and satisfying! Our seats were far from the window, so we couldn't enjoy the view at all! In the end, we ordered a celebratory cake for an extra charge, but it was so bad that we could hardly eat it!

記念日なのですごく期待してたのに、料理がガッカリした！フェリーも思ったより小さくて、せっかくクリスマスシーズンなのに、装飾や料理プランもしょぼい〜
とにかく料理がまずかった！泊まったホテルのディナーがよっぽど美味しくて満足しました！！席も窓から離れて、景色が全然楽しめなかった！
最後お祝いのケーキも別料金で注文したのに、不味くてほとんど食べられませんでした！

Although the weather was unfortunately bad on the day I participated, I was able to spend a very fulfilling day as the title suggests. I was able to see beautiful rainbows multiple times on the mangrove river, and the guide's explanations were thorough, allowing me to appreciate the mangroves better! When we crossed to the island on the cattle, the local guide provided detailed explanations and even sang with a shamisen, making for a wonderful experience. My favorite part was Taketomi Island! The scenery was just as I had seen in guidebooks, and it was lovely! Riding around on a bicycle allowed me to feel the pleasant breeze, creating the best memories! Next time, I want to try again on a day with good weather!

参加した日はあいにくの天気でしたがタイトル通りとっても濃い1日を過ごすことができました。マングローブの川ではきれいな虹を何度も見ることができ、ガイドの方の説明も丁寧で理解しながらマングローブを見ることができました！また牛さんで島渡りをした際も現地のガイドさんが細かい説明や三味線で歌を歌ってくださり、素敵な体験をすることができました。私が一番気に入ったのは竹富島でした！ガイドブックで見たような景色が広がり、素敵でした！自転車で巡った地ため、心地よい風を感じることができ、最高の思い出になりました！今度は天気が良い日に再チャレンジしてみたいと思います！

I was torn between visiting three or four islands, but reducing it to three turned out to be the right choice as it gave us a bit more time. The system of having staff at each destination detach the vouchers was easy to understand, and it felt less restrictive compared to tours that require constant group participation. The lunch was surprisingly delicious, and we were blessed with good weather, making for a fun day. I think it would be quite difficult to manage such an efficient itinerary on my own, so I'm glad I participated.

3島か4島かで迷いましたが、1つ減らした事で時間にややゆとりが生まれ正解でした。行く先々で待つスタッフにバウチャーを切り離して貰うシステムは分かり易く、常にグループ行動を求められるツアーとは違うので拘束感が薄かったのも良かったです。昼食も予想以上に美味しく、天気にも恵まれて楽しい日になりました。個人手配では中々ここまで効率良く周るのは難しいと思われ、参加して良かったです。

On a clear day, the boat to Taketomi Island was smooth, and we arrived in no time. The building near the ferry terminal had restrooms and a shop, so we waited for our glass-bottom boat while browsing for souvenirs.

Boats were continuously arriving, and after waiting for two, the glass-bottom boat departed. We were able to see many fish as we visited several feeding spots. Next was the bus. Since it was a shared ride, we waited at the ferry terminal for another boat to arrive before departing. We strolled along the beach where we could find star sand and headed to the water buffalo cart station located in the center of the village.

At the reception counter of the building, we received instructions on which water buffalo cart to board. We were leisurely pulled through the town, while the person holding the buffalo's reins sang with a sanshin and guided us. After returning to the water buffalo station, we took group photos, individual photos, and received our boarding certificate photo.

I had made a reservation for the boat back to Ishigaki Island when we arrived at Taketomi Island, so I hurried to catch that bus. I regretted not having more free time to explore the laid-back town. It was a bit of a hectic tour, but it became a wonderful memory. (Departure at 1 PM, return at 4 PM)

快晴の中、竹富島までの船は揺れず、あっという間に到着。船乗り場そばの建物内にはトイレと売店等があり、ガラスボートの時間までお土産を見ながら待ってました。
ひっきりなしに船がはいってくるので、2隻待ってからグラスポートは出発。餌付けされている場所を何か所か周り沢山の魚を見ることが出来ました。次はバス。こちらも混乗なので、別の船到着を船乗り場で待ってからの出発。星の砂が見つかる砂浜を散策し、集落の真ん中にある水牛車乗り場へ。建物の受付カウンターへ行き、どの水牛車に乗るかの指示を受けて乗りました。
のんびりと街中を引いてもらい、また水牛の手綱を持つ方が蛇三線で歌を歌って、案内をしてくれました。水牛乗り場へ戻って集合写真、個別写真を撮り、乗車証明写真をもらいました。
石垣島へ戻る船の予約は竹富島に着いた時に指定していたので、そのバスに乗れる様に急いで行動。
のんびりした街中、自由散策時間があれば良かったと反省。ちょっと慌ただしい観光でしたが、とても良い想い出になりました。
(13時発16時戻り)

I participated with two friends.
The meeting place was close to our accommodation, and the bus was easy to find. There were more foreign participants than Japanese, making it a multicultural bus.
The guide's stories were interesting, and they were kind and attentive, so I really enjoyed it!
The time spent at each location was short, but we disembarked at American Village along the way, allowing us to see a beautiful sunset.
Given the level of satisfaction for this price, it was a great deal! I'm very satisfied.

友人2人と参加しました。
集合場所も宿から近くバスも分かりやすかったです。参加者は日本人より外国の方のほうが多く、多国籍なバスでした。
ガイドさんのお話は面白く、優しく丁寧だったのでとっても楽しめました！
ひとつひとつの場所での時間は短かかったですが、途中のアメリカンビレッジで離団したため、綺麗な夕陽をみれました。
この充実度でこのお値段は安い！とっても満足です。

I decided to join this tour because they provide direct transportation to the hotel where I was staying in Naha City.

The schedule for the Churaumi Aquarium was 150 minutes, which included seeing the giant whale shark in the massive tank, browsing for souvenirs, and watching the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater starting at 3 PM. Although the timing felt a bit rushed, it was just right.

Personally, I wasn't very aware of the scenic spots like the Warumi Bridge and Kouri Island when I signed up, but they were beautiful, and I enjoyed the souvenir shops as well. Taking photos at the beach, having a restroom break, and shopping for souvenirs felt a bit short at 20 minutes. I wished we had another 10 minutes. It was a whirlwind just looking at Blue Seal ice cream, tankan, papaya, and pure brown sugar. I returned to the bus with a heavy heart.

At Nago Pineapple Park, I thought 20 minutes was sufficient for souvenir shopping and restroom breaks. However, it would have been better if the restrooms were a bit cleaner.

I would like to thank the guide who contacted the restaurant and subsequent facilities regarding my allergy concerns, as well as the staff at the restaurant and shops for their assistance. Thank you for your kindness.

I believe the price, which includes transportation costs, aquarium admission fees, and guide fees, is very reasonable. Overall, it was a tour that allowed us to spend a comfortable and efficient day.

那覇市内の宿泊するホテルに直接送迎してくれることが決め手となり、こちらのツアーに参加しました。

美ら海水族館は150分で、巨大水槽のジンベイザメを見て、お土産を見て、さらに15時からのオキちゃん劇場のイルカショーを見て、バスの駐車場に15:45までに戻ってくるという時間配分は、少し急ぎ足ですがちょうど良かったです。

個人的には、申込時にあまり意識的していなかったワルミ大橋、古宇利島観光がとてもキレイで、またお土産物屋さんも楽しかったです。ビーチで写真を撮り、トイレ休憩し、お土産を買うのに20分では短く感じました。もう10分あればなあと思いました。ブルーシールアイス、たんかん、パパイヤ、純黒糖など、いろいろ見るだけであっという間でした。後ろ髪を引かれながらバスに戻りました。

ナゴパイナップルパークではお土産とトイレ休憩なので、20分でも良いと思いました。ただ、トイレがもう少しきれいだと良いのですが…。

昼食のアレルギーの件で相談した際に、レストランや後続の施設に連絡を取ってくださり、対応してくださったガイドさん、レストランやお店の方々に感謝いたします。ご親切にありがとうございました。

交通費と、水族館の入館料、ガイド代を含めてのこの値段は非常にリーズナブルだと思います。全体的に、効率的良く、快適に1日を過ごすことができるツアーでした。

We gathered at the prefectural office square in the morning and set off right away, stopping by several hotels to pick up participants before heading to Manzamo, which is often featured on postcards. It was under construction, so we couldn't take our time to enjoy it, but the Elephant Nose and the Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) are famous there. I was glad we could spend plenty of time at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which my child had been looking forward to. It was nice to see my child enjoying their first experience in a pineapple field at Pineapple Park.

We had fresh purple sweet potato tart at the Okashi Goten, and it was delicious. There's nothing like it fresh out of the oven. We were also able to buy a lot of souvenirs. I was exhausted from sleeping soundly on the bus ride back, but if you want to efficiently visit tourist spots, I recommend this course.

朝県庁前広場に集合してすぐ出発しましたが、数カ所のホテルに回り参加者を拾って、葉書によく出る万座毛に行きました。工事中だったので、ゆっくり見れなかったが、象の鼻と夫婦岩が有名です。子供が憧れていた美ら海水族館にたっぷり滞在できて良かったです。パイナップルパークで子供が初めてパイナップル畑を見て楽しそうだったので良かったです。
お菓子御殿で生の紅芋タルトを食べて美味しかったです。やっぱりできたてがうまいんです。またお土産もいっぱい買えました。帰るバスの中で爆睡して疲れましたけど、効率よく観光名所を回りたいならこのコースがおすすめです。

The reserved date was canceled due to high waves, and since I received a call, I changed it to the next day. I appreciate the flexibility in this area.

On the day of the trip, the schedule was as follows:

9:00 AM - Gather
9:30 AM - Departure
10:00 AM - Arrive at the site
11:00 AM - Leave the site
11:30 AM - Dismissal

The departure from Chatan was for "3 hours of whale watching!" and it should have stated "Dismissal at 12:30 PM," so it seems we were cut short by an hour. That's a point I'm not satisfied with.

On the day, we were following a single whale. It jumped high only once, but I couldn't take a photo. I feel disappointed thinking that if we had one more hour, we might have seen more.

There were relatively strong swells, but thanks to taking motion sickness medication and being in high spirits, I didn't experience any seasickness, which I was worried about.

予約した日が高波で中止となり、
電話をいただいたので、翌日に変更しました。
この辺りの融通はありがたいです。

当日は下記の流れでした。

9時00分集合
9時30分出発
10時00分現地着
11時00分現地発
11時30分解散

北谷発は「ホエールウォッチング３時間！」
「12時30分解散」と記載あったはずなので、
１時間短くされたようです。
そこは納得いかない点です。

当日は一頭の鯨を追うような形でした。
一度だけ大きなジャンプをしたのですが、
写真をとれず。あと１時間あれば見られたかも
と思うと残念です。

比較的ウネリがありましたが、酔い止めを
飲んだおかげが、ハイテンションだったからか
心配してた船酔いはありませんでした。

The plan included a bus tour and a water buffalo cart. I used this service five years ago, and at that time, the tour explanations were thorough and good, so I decided to use it again this time. However, the water buffalo this time was an old one that would stop to urinate and defecate after walking a short distance. During a time-limited tour, we stopped more than ten times, which significantly reduced our free time. Because it was urinating so often, there was little sightseeing commentary, and on top of that, we were subjected to a tone-deaf song that made it hard to tell whose song it was (it should have been a song by Rimi Natsukawa...). I hope they can improve this with a sense of professionalism, as they are providing a service for which they receive payment from customers.

　バス観光と水牛車のプランであった。5年前にも利用し，そのときは観光の説明もしっかりしてくれていてよかったので今回も利用した。しかし，今回の水牛は老牛で少し歩くと立ち止まりおしっこ，うんこをする。時間に制限ある観光をしているところで，一周する途中十回以上立ち止まり自由時間がかなり削られた。おしっこばかりしているため，観光案内は少なく，さらに，誰の歌であったか分からなくなるような調子の外れた歌を聞かせられるというおまけも付いていた。（夏川りみさんの歌であったはずだが・・・）。お客さんからお金をいただいて行っている仕事であるというプロ意識をもって改善してほしい。

Unfortunately, it was a drizzly day, but wearing a wetsuit helped me get used to the water temperature quickly. More than that, the cuteness of the dolphins was the best! Each dolphin had its own personality, and while learning various things, I got to touch the dolphins, swim with them, and even see them jump right in front of me. I believe this is a rare experience that you can only have here. It's a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the time. With towels provided and a well-equipped changing room, I headed straight to the nearby Churaumi Aquarium after the experience.

あいにくの小雨日和、ウェットスーツを着ているのですぐに水温には慣れます。それよりもそれよりも、イルカのかわいさがサイコー！
イルカにも個性があって…といろんなことを教えてもらいつつ、イルカに触って、一緒に泳いで、つかまりながら泳いで、目の前で大ジャンプを見られて。
ここでしかできない貴重な体験だと思います。
ちょっとお高いですが、十分に価値ある時間です(^^)
タオル完備で更衣室もしっかりしているので、体験後にすぐ近くの美ら海水族館へ直行してきました。

I apologize for the inconvenience and disturbance caused as I was with children. We had a great time together. Since we had many places to visit, I had to accompany the kids to the restroom and walk at their pace, which left us with little time to shop at the souvenir stores, and I felt a bit sorry for just borrowing the restroom. However, we were able to hit all the key sightseeing points, and I think this price is very reasonable!

子連れでしたので、大変ご迷惑、お騒がせして申し訳ありませんでした。
子供と一緒にとても楽しませていただきました。
立ち寄る場所が多いため、随所で子供のトイレに付き合ったり歩幅を合わせて歩くとお土産屋さんで購入する時間がなく、お手洗いだけ借りるような形になってしまい、ちょっと申し訳なくおもいました。
しかし観光ポイントはしっかりと押さえており、この価格はとてもお得だと思います！

The bus tour was a very good way to go around Okinawa if you don't have a car. They picked us up at a convenient place and took us to the aquarium and other scenic locations around the island. The staff was helpful and friendly.