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All Reviews for Dolphin Tours in Big Island

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Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Dolphin swim

Reviewed by: Kris

This was easily the highlight of our trip. Trevor and the staff were very friendly and accommodating, and they got us into a pod of 200+ dolphins. We left with amazing photos and an amazing experience. We will definitely be back next time we're on the island. Don't hesitate to book this trip!

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Aloha! Thank you for participating our dolphin tour! We are really happy that you enjoyed our tour!!
We are looking forward to see you in this beautiful ocean again!!

Mahalo!

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/01/15
Activity Date: 2018/01/12

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

Captain, do your best! 船長、もっと頑張れ!

Reviewed by: 家族3人

The weather was clear, the sea was very beautiful, and I had the rare experience of seeing many wild dolphins. However, the boat captain was doing multiple roles alone, which made things difficult. It seemed like he thought we didn't understand English, as there was hardly any conversation or explanation. For example, we were suddenly handed snorkels and told to jump in, which was confusing. We had to watch the movements of other tours to figure out where the dolphins were and decide when to move. It was disappointing that the service spirit was lacking, but overall, I was satisfied with the tour.

天気は快晴、とてもきれいな海、野生のイルカにもたくさん会え、貴重な経験だった。ただ、ボート操縦の船長は、一人で何役もやるので大変なこともあり、我々が英語がわからないと思ったのか会話も説明もほとんどなく、例えばいきなりシュノーケルを渡され飛び込めと言われて困った。他のツアーの動きを見て、イルカはあの辺にいるんだと参加者が判断して動かないといけなかった。サービス精神に欠ける人だったのが残念だが、ツアー自体は満足した。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize that it did not meet your expectations.

As mentioned in a separate email, I have conveyed your feedback directly to the operating company. I have been informed that a discussion was held with the captain in charge, and they have promised to provide clearer guidance on the timing for entering the water, so that everyone can fully enjoy the tour in the future. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused.

We are committed to working closely with the operating company to ensure that we can always provide tours that satisfy our customers. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.

VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけるツアーとなりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

別途メールでもご連絡をさせていただきました通り、いただいたご意見は催行会社にそのまま申し伝えました。
担当させていただいた船長と話し合いを設け、今後はツアーを皆様に十分にお楽しみいただけるよう、
海に入るタイミングなどを丁寧に案内していくことを約束したとのこと報告がございました。
ご迷惑をおかけしましたこと、大変申し訳ございませんでした。

お客様にご満足いただけるツアーを常にご案内できるよう、催行会社との連携のもと、共に努めて参る所存でございます。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/11/28
Activity Date: 2017/09/24

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Good time

Reviewed by: Mike Jackson

Trip was great captain Jon was funny/informative. Chelsea and Rachael were both awesome would definitely book again and look forward to seeing them all soon

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/11/26
Activity Date: 2017/11/03

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーケリングツアー <軽食付き/英語ガイド>

I swam with sea turtles. 海ガメと泳げた

Reviewed by: まるちゃん

The staff spoke only English, but we had the boat to ourselves with just the two of us. On the way to the snorkeling spot, they stopped at sightseeing spots visible from the boat. Unfortunately, we only saw the dorsal fins of the dolphins. It was a watching tour, not a swimming with dolphins tour, so that's understandable.

Please make sure to print out your reservation and bring it with you; confirmation screens on smartphones are not accepted. Also, since you will be sitting on the edge of the boat and traveling for about an hour, it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

The water temperature is low, and it gets quite chilly after snorkeling, so please bring a jacket and a bath towel. We snorkeled at two locations and had light snacks twice, which was great!

スタッフさんは英語のみでしたが、参加は私たちも二人で貸し切り
シュノーケリングスポットに着くまでにも、ボートから見える観光スポットに寄ってくださいました>^_^< イルカは残念ながら背ひれしか見えませんでした イルカと泳ぐツアーではなく、ウォッチングなのでしょうがないですね
こちらのご予約は必ずブリントアウトして持っていってください スマホなどの確認画面はNGです
あとはボートのヘリに座るし、1時間くらい移動するので酔い止めの薬を飲んでおくといいです
水温も低くシュノーケリング後はかなり冷えるので上着とバスタオルを持っていってください
シュノーケリングは2ヶ所で2本、軽食も二回出出来ました よかったです!

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Packages: 8:30出港
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/10/25
Activity Date: 2017/10/16

Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Dolphin swim ikura

Reviewed by: Monique

Was amazing experience easily the best dolphin swim I have ever done. We got to see a bit of the coast line and the guides were very friendly we would definitely come back again

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Aloha! Thank you for having joined us. We are very glad that you have enjoyed the wonderful encounter with wild dolphins! Please come back to our tour again :) Mahalo!

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/12
Activity Date: 2017/10/09

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Body Glove Tour

Reviewed by: Stephany

It was a great snorkeling experience. They did a great job all around. Seeing Dolphins is a guarantee. They hang out just off the coast on the way to and from the snorkeling location. The food they served was great and included (breakfast/lunch). They provide some drinks for free with the food. Any smoothies or alcoholic drinks you must pay for and there is a bar on the boat for that. They provide rash gaurds, towels, fins, snorkels, various floatation devices (noodles, boards, etc...). I did start feeling a little sea sick and missed out the last 15 min of water time before we headed back. So I would recommend taking some Dramamine if you get motion sickness.

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/24
Activity Date: 2017/09/21

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Rafting Tour - Kona Ocean Experience

Incredible!

Reviewed by: Rebecca Thom

Absolutely amazing experience! Swam with so many dolphins; loved every moment. We were the only ones booked on to the boat so we literally had our own private tour! Our guide was lovely and gave us great information and stories about the island. We also got lots of time to snorkel and even saw two white tip reef sharks! Would definitely recommend this tour!

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Mahalo for taking the time to submit a review of your Dolphin & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel tour with Kona Ocean Experience and for your recommendation! We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing experience with viewing the wondrous marine life of the Kona Coast area, and that you enjoyed learning about our Hawaiian culture and history, too!

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Packages: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watching Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/23
Activity Date: 2017/08/29

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

Dolphin-chan! イルカちゃ〜ん!

Reviewed by: ミヤミヤ

The friendly and smart little dolphin was very cute! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ I want to come back to see you again next year, so please wait for me~ (^з^)-☆

人なつこくて かしこいイルカちゃん、とても可愛かったです╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
また来年 会いに行きたいと思います、待っててね〜(^з^)-☆

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Packages: イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<20分>
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/09/20
Activity Date: 2017/09/17

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

It seems like it was fun. 楽しかったようです.

Reviewed by: zenhappy

My 10-year-old son had an experience there. As mentioned in other reviews, the language barrier and budget are issues. I've been interested in Dolphin Quest for a while and thought I would let him participate if the opportunity arose. My son, who doesn't speak much English, joined a group with other foreign families and seemed to enjoy touching the dolphins. My wife and I, who did not participate, watched from the sidelines. While the pricing may be set based on costs for caring for the dolphins and labor, I thought it would be easier to participate if there were more discounts available. The photo prices are also high.

息子10歳が体験してきました.他の方の口コミにもあるように,英語と予算が問題になりますね.ドルフィン・クエストは以前から気になっていて,チャンスがあったら参加させようと思っていました.あまり英語のできない息子は,他の外人の家族のグループに入ってイルカに触れたり,それなりに楽しそうにしていました.参加しない家内と小生は,周りで見学です.イルカを飼育していくための経費とか,人件費などで料金設定されているのかもしれませんが,もう少し利用料金の割引などあると参加しやすいのかなぁ,と思いました.写真も高いです.

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Packages: イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分>
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/09/14
Activity Date: 2017/08/12

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

I was satisfied, but... 満足でしたが

Reviewed by: ゆみー

I was a bit concerned that it ended much earlier than scheduled, but I was glad to participate and swim with the many dolphins.

なぜか予定の時間よりかなり早く終了してしまったことがちょっと気になりました、イルカがいっぱいいて、一緒に泳げて参加してよかったです。

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Thank you very much, Yumi, for taking the time to write a review. August is a peak season for many tour companies, and the date you participated, August 15, was also during this busy period. There are only two boat ramps in Keauhou Bay, and we share these ramps with other companies. Everyone usually returns to the boat ramp around noon, so sometimes there can be a wait of about 30 minutes. To avoid keeping you and the other guests waiting, I believe the boat captain who was in charge of your tour returned to Keauhou Bay a bit earlier. I apologize if this caused any disappointment. I'm glad to hear that you were able to swim with the dolphins. It is an honor to hear you say, "I'm glad I participated."

ゆみーさん わざわざお時間を割いてレビューを書いていただき、誠にありがとうございます。8月はどこのツアー会社さんにとてもハイシーズンで、ゆみーさんが参加してくださいました8/15もそのハイシーズンの季節でありました。ケアウホウ湾にはボートランプが二つのみで、そのランプを他社と弊社が共有しております。皆さん12時頃にボートランプに戻ってきますので、時には30分ほど待つこともあります。そこでゆみーさんたちお客様を待たせてしまっては申し訳ないので、ゆみーさんのツアーを担当させていただきましたボートキャプテンが少し早めにケアウホウ湾に戻ってきたのだと思います。残念な思いをさせてしまったとしたら、申し訳ありませんでした。イルカと一緒に泳げたとのこと。それは良かったです。「参加してよかったです」と言っていただき、光栄です。

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Posted on: 2017/09/05
Activity Date: 2017/08/15

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Awesome excursion

Reviewed by: Cris

What a wonderful guided tour. Staff so helpful and fun to hang with. Perfect spot to just snorkel and watch fish and coral reef below. Enough time for snorkeling allowed. Would recommend to anyone.

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/30
Activity Date: 2017/08/27

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

It was a very good experience! とても良い経験になりました!

Reviewed by: Kiki

I found out about an activity where you can swim with dolphins and made a reservation after arriving on-site. There were three groups of six people on the boat. The female captain was very cheerful and kind, allowing everyone to try multiple times until we could swim with the dolphins. Wild dolphins are very fast, so it felt more like a lucky observation rather than swimming together, but seeing the dolphins underwater was incredibly cute and a valuable experience! Swimming with dolphins requires some luck, and they appear for just a moment, so I was very satisfied with choosing a tour that included snorkeling. The water where we snorkeled was extremely clear, and there were many fish! It was beautiful.

However, compared to other dolphin tours, the price is high even without transportation. I think it's understandable due to the small group size. That said, the atmosphere was very homey and enjoyable, and it was nice to learn about Hawaii's history at a relaxed pace. The fruits and tea we had after snorkeling were also very delicious. The speedboat was thrilling, comparable to a roller coaster, and that was one of the fun aspects of the tour! Motion sickness medication is a must! Even with sunscreen, you can get quite sunburned, so I was glad I wore a rash guard!

イルカと泳げるアクティビティがあると知り現地に到着してから予約しました。
乗船したのは3組6名。女性の船長さんはとても明るく優しい方で全員がイルカと泳げるまで何度も挑戦させて下さいました。野生のイルカはとても速く、一緒に泳ぐというよりは泳いでいるのを観察できたらラッキーという感じですが水中で見るイルカはとても可愛くて貴重な経験になりました!イルカと泳ぐには運も必要だし、イルカがいるのは本当に一瞬なのでシュノーケリング付きのツアーにした事で満足度がかなり上がりました♪シュノーケリングをした海は透明度がすごくて魚もたくさん!とてもキレイでした☆
ただ、他のイルカツアーに比べると、送迎無しにも関わらず値段が高いです。少人数制なので仕方ないとは思います。その分アットホームな雰囲気で楽しかったですし、ハワイの歴史などもゆっくりと教えて頂けたのは良かったです。シュノーケリングの後に頂いたフルーツもお茶もとっても美味しかったです☆
高速船はジェットコースター並の迫力でそれもこのツアーの楽しさの1つでした☆酔い止めは必須です!日焼け止めを塗っていてもかなり焼けるので、ラッシュガードを着ておいてよかったです!

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Thank you, Kiki, for taking the time to write a review. Yes, the highlight of our tours is providing a small group experience (with a maximum of six people) in a homey atmosphere. Additionally, since we operate our own boat, you won't have to share with other companies. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay, which is a marine protected area. It's truly a beautiful place. Thank you very much for your review, which will be helpful for other customers.

Kikiさん、わざわざお時間を割いてレビューを書いてくださり、ありがとうございました。はい、弊社のツアーの醍醐味は少人数制で(多くて6人まで)アットホームなツアーをお客様に提供することです。また、弊社は自社ボートでツアーを行うので、他の会社と乗り合いになることはありません。海洋保護地区であるケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングも楽しんでいただけたようで、何よりです。本当に美しいところですよね。他のお客様が読まれて参考になるレビューを、本当にありがとうございました。

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Posted on: 2017/08/27
Activity Date: 2017/08/24

野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

Is it a coincidence that we can see dolphins? イルカが見れるのは偶然?

Reviewed by: たーくんママ

We were lucky enough to see dolphins by chance, but I felt that encountering them depends on luck since we didn't forcefully search for or chase them. The boat swayed, but it was a large vessel, so I felt safe. The restrooms were clean, and the staff members were kind (they can communicate in English).

私たちは偶然イルカを見ることができましたが、無理にイルカを探したり追いかけたりすることをしないので、イルカに遭遇できるかは運次第かな?と感じました。
船は揺れますが、大きな船なので安心でした。トイレもキレイで、スタッフの方々も親切でした。(英語対応ですが)

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/08/19
Activity Date: 2017/07/24

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

Including English study. 英語の勉強も込み

Reviewed by: 子連れハワイ

It was great to interact with the dolphins, but there was also about an hour of classroom-like time before it started, which felt like an American school. It was a good experience for the kids.

イルカと触れ合えたこともよかったですが、始まる前に1時間ほど授業のような時間があり、さながらアメリカンスクールでした。子供にとってはいい経験

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Packages: イルカに触る!キッズクエスト<浅瀬/20分>
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Posted on: 2017/08/15
Activity Date: 2017/08/08

Captain Cook Express 2.5-Hour Ocean Raft Adventure - Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay

Fine experience

Reviewed by: Ditlou

Nice people on the boat, good instructions and also suitable for our 10 year old son.

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Packages: Morning Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/08/13
Activity Date: 2017/07/22

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

It was a very good experience. とても良い体験です

Reviewed by: りゅうのすけ

You can interact with the dolphins comfortably under the guidance of the trainers. However, all communication is in English. The trainers are very friendly and use gestures to express themselves, but it would be less stressful if you have a basic understanding of English.

The experience lasts for 30 minutes, but you won't be interacting with the dolphins continuously for that entire time. Depending on the dolphins' situation, there will be moments when you are separated from them, and then you will interact with them again under the trainer's guidance. However, it felt like the total time was more than 30 minutes.

The dolphins are truly adorable, and the experience of being able to touch them is very valuable.

Also, when participating in this activity, you need to bring a bath towel from your hotel room. I forgot mine and ended up purchasing a towel from the shop for $30.

Additionally, during the activity, you are not allowed to take any photos or videos. Each group has a dedicated photographer, and you can purchase the footage for $100 (the video lasts for 20 minutes). You need to request this at check-in. After the activity, you can choose to purchase all the image data or individual prints. Buying all 40 images costs $125, but if you buy them individually, it will end up being about the same if you get around 6 images.

トレーナーの方の誘導で安心してイルカと触れ合うことが出来ます。
ただ、言語は全て英語です。トレーナーの方もとてもフレンドリーで身振りで表現をしてくださいますが、できれば基本的な英語がわかっている方がストレスはないと思います。
体験の時間は30分となっていますが、30分継続してイルカと触れ合る訳ではなかったです。イルカの状況に応じて暫くイルカと離れ、トレーナーの誘導で再び触れ合うような感じです。でもトータルの時間は30分以上だったように感じました。
イルカは本当に可愛らしく、実際に体を触ることが出来た経験はとても貴重です。
あと、こちらのアクティビティーに参加する際にはホテルの部屋からバスタオルを持っていかねばなりません。忘れてしまい、ショップのタオルを30ドルで購入しました。
あと、アクティビティー中は写真やビデオの撮影は一切できません。映像は各グループにつききっりの撮影者が付き、100ドルで購入可能です(映像の長さは20分間)。チェックインの際にお願いしなければなりません。写真はアクティビティーの後で、画像データを全部購入や、1枚ずつの写真印刷等、色々選べます。画像データは40カット全部を買うと125ドルですが、個別で買っても6画像ぐらい買うと結局それぐらいになります。

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Packages: イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分>
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/08/12
Activity Date: 2017/08/02

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Snorkel Cruise

Reviewed by: Gator141957

Absolutely a must do!!! For entire family. Captain John was marvelous!!

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/08/07
Activity Date: 2017/07/28

野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

Two participants, a mother and child. 母子2人参加

Reviewed by: 佐藤 明美

About 10 minutes after departing from Kona, we encountered dolphins.
After about 20 minutes, we proceeded to the diving point.
We played with colorful fish, slides, and inflatable rings that delighted the kids.
I was satisfied to see my child, who was not fond of deep water, happily swimming without any signs of anxiety.

コナを出港して10分程でイルカに遭遇
20分程船を進めてダイビングポイントへ
色取り取りな魚と、滑り台や子供が喜ぶ浮き輪で遊びました。
深い海が苦手だった子供が楽しそうに不安な様子もなく泳いでる姿に満足しました。

  • 沢山のイルカ

  • 食事&飲み物 最高

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/08/03
Activity Date: 2017/07/28

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Excellent

Reviewed by: Patty

All around the trip was excellent even better then we even expected. Everyone was so nice it was so fun and exciting and we saw dolphins which was amazing.

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Glad you guys had a good time!

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Posted on: 2017/07/31
Activity Date: 2017/07/28

6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

It was great!! 良かったです!!

Reviewed by: さちこ

I only got to swim with dolphins once, but it was fun.

After that, we moved to Kealakekua Bay for snorkeling, which was very beautiful.

However, it was disappointing that I couldn't understand what the captain was explaining since he spoke in English.

イルカと泳げたのは1回のみでしたが楽しかったです。

その後、場所を移して、ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケルも
大変、きれいでした。

ただ、キャプテンが英語だったので何を説明しているのか
分からなかったのが残念でした。

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Dear Sachiko, thank you very much for participating in our tour despite it being in English, and for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad to hear that you were able to swim with the dolphins and enjoyed Kealakekua Bay as well.

さちこ様、弊社のツアーは英語であるにも関わらず、参加して頂き、またわざわざお時間を割いてコメントを残して頂き、誠にありがとうございます。イルカと泳げたようで、またケアラケクア湾も楽しんで頂けたようで、何よりです。

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Posted on: 2017/07/31
Activity Date: 2017/07/03

野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>

I get seasick, but my wife is very satisfied. 私は船酔い、妻は大満足

Reviewed by: Miya

My wife and I participated together. Due to traveling from Japan the day before, I was sleep-deprived, possibly because of jet lag, and ended up feeling seasick despite the boat not rocking much. I ate the breakfast bread served on board and saw dolphins from the boat, but other than that, I mostly slept.

However, my wife, who loves marine sports, was able to see several dolphins swimming very close by. When we anchored near a cape about an hour away from the pier in Kona, she was very satisfied as she used a snorkel to dive. It seems that for those who already enjoy marine sports, this tour offers a high level of satisfaction.

The staff, who at first glance appeared intimidating, were actually quite kind. While I was waiting for the restroom to become available on the boat, one of the staff quickly noticed and guided me to another restroom. Most participants were American families (Caucasian), but according to my wife, there was an elderly woman of Indian or Southeast Asian descent who seemed to struggle with swimming, yet the staff provided significant support for her diving experience. They are well-prepared to accommodate beginners. However, everything is in English, and they speak quite fast.

Since we were in open waters, there were concerns about sharks, but we were instructed to never stray far from the boat, ensuring safety.

So, originally, I would give this a five-star rating, but due to my seasickness, I have to deduct one star. Since it’s a morning tour, make sure to go to bed early the night before and get plenty of sleep.

妻と二人で参加しました。前日日本からの移動のため、時差ボケのためか寝不足のままツアー参加となり、大した揺れでもないのに私は船酔い。船内で出された朝食のパンを食べ、船内からイルカの姿を見た以外は、ほとんど寝ているという有様。
しかし、もともとマリンスポーツ大好きな妻は、すぐ近くで泳ぐイルカを何頭も見ることができ、コナのピアから1時間ほど船で移動した岬の近くに停泊したときには、シュノーケルを使って潜るなど、大満足。もともとマリンスポーツが好きな人には、かなり満足度が高いツアーのようです。
スタッフも一見コワモテに見えるお兄さんばかりでしたが、実際のところはかなり親切。私が船内のトイレが空くのを待っていたら、目ざとく見つけて別のトイレを案内してくれました。参加者のほとんどはアメリカ人(白人)の家族連れでしたが、妻によるとインドか東南アジア系の老婦人がいて、泳ぎが全くダメそうだったけどスタッフがかなりサポートして潜る体験もできたそう。初心者向けの対応もしっかりしています。ただし、全部英語です。しかもしゃべりが速い。
外洋なのでサメが怖いけど、船の周りからは絶対離れないようにとの指導もあり、安全性も確保されていたようです。
というわけで、本来星5つのことろ、私の船酔いのせいでマイナス1。朝出発のツアーなので、前日は早めに寝てしっかり睡眠をとりましょう。

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

A must to see

Reviewed by: Ron Harrigan

This is a top day out .with a lovely Hawaii style breekie and lunch .,the best boat lots of room ,very professional done ,in a relaxed and fun filled day ,lots of Dolphins ,highly recommend

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Posted on: 2017/06/23
Activity Date: 2017/06/20

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Wonderful Experience Ever!

Reviewed by: Chang Kim

It was the most wonderful experience with my family. We went the morning program and the weather was great (not too sunny but not too cloudy). The staff crews and captain are wonderful to serve every single passenger. Ola, one of staff remembers our names and keep checking us often. Dolphins were waiting for our Body Grove boat and played with our boat both ways from/to the spot. The snorkeling was beautiful ever and the meals were also wonderful. My wife had a motion sickness and hard time to survive but all other four family members had life-long unforgettable memory. If you have motion sickness, better to prepare some medicine to prevent it. My kids enjoyed the high jumps. There are some waves. Thanks to Captain and all crews.

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Mahalo for joining us! We're very pleased that you had a great time and appreciate your kind words! We hope you can join us again in the future!

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Activity Date: 2017/06/19

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Dolphin watching & snorkelling

Reviewed by: Chris P

Great day, great crew. Extremely safety conscious company. We had a rough ride a fair way so it was good to feel in safe hands. Saw many dolphins and a few turtles too.

  • Dolphins galore

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Posted on: 2017/05/22
Activity Date: 2017/05/12

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

Maybe it was a bit early for a 5-year-old. 5歳の子には早かったかな

Reviewed by: ScarlettO'Hara

One instructor is assigned to every six people, allowing for interaction with the dolphins. I have participated in a dolphin interaction event at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, but this experience was so much more substantial and satisfying that it’s not even comparable.

We were able to touch the dolphins, observe them swimming up close, and even make them jump. The hour flew by in no time. Unfortunately, my 5-year-old grandchild was scared and couldn't put their face in the water while wearing a mask. I wish we had gotten them more accustomed to the water beforehand.

6人に1人のインストラクターが着いてイルカと触れ合います。
八景島シーパラダイスでもイルカとの触れ合いイベントに参加したことが有りますが、内容は比較にならない程ボリューム満点で大満足です。

触れたり、泳いでいる様子を顔を付けて見たり、ジャンプさせたり、あっという間の1時間でした。
残念なのは、5歳の孫がマスクを着けて顔を水に浸けられず、怖がってしまった事。水にもう少し鳴らしておけばよかった。

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Aloha,

Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We would love to have your family back again on your next visit to Hawaii!

We appreciate your kind words about your experience. Dolphin Quest hopes to educate and inspire the guests who meet our dolphins. It is great to hear that your family had so much fun. It would be great to see your grandson again once he is older! Thank you again for your kind words.

Mahalo,

Dolphin Quest Guest Services

Aloha,

Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We would love to have your family back again on your next visit to Hawaii!

We appreciate your kind words about your experience, Dolphin Quest hopes to educate and inspire the guests who meet our dolphins. It is great to hear that your family had so much fun. It would be great to see your grandson again once he is older! Thank you again for your kind words.

Mahalo,

Dolphin Quest Guest Services

  • 背びれにつかまって一緒に泳ぎました

  • 仰向けになっておなかを触らせてくれます

  • 目の前でのジャンプは迫力がありました

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Posted on: 2017/05/08
Activity Date: 2016/09/15

Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Dr Clarence

Trevor and Captain Jesse James were incredible. We were in Hawaii for 7 day with 3 days in Hilo and 4 days in Kona and this 3 hour trip is what my three sons remember the most. Highly recommend!

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Aloha, thank you for having joined our tour the other day! We're so glad that your children enjoyed it very much. Please join us again! Big mahalo!

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Packages: Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (No Transportation) (until 2018/03/31)
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Posted on: 2017/04/17
Activity Date: 2017/04/14

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

You can interact with cute dolphins. 可愛いイルカと触れ合える

Reviewed by: yukinko

In one group, there were a few Japanese people, and everything was explained in English. My daughter, who doesn't understand English at all, was initially confused and completely frozen. However, when the dolphin interaction time began, the language barrier didn't matter; she naturally started smiling and seemed to have a lot of fun. The photos were all great shots, and I ended up buying quite a few. It's not often you get to interact with dolphins, so I highly recommend it!

1つのグループに日本人は数名、説明も全て英語で全く英語がわからない娘は最初戸惑って、完全に固まっていました。しかしイルカとのふれあいタイムが始まると、言葉の壁もなんのその、自然と笑顔がこぼれ、とっても楽しかったようです。写真も良いショットばかりでついつい沢山購入してしまいました。イルカと触れ合うなんてなかなか体験できない!のでお勧めです。

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アロハ、

ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!

お嬢様がキッズ・クエストプログラムでイルカに触れたり学んだりして楽しい時間を過ごされたと聞いて嬉しいです。ドルフィン・クエストの教育者たちは、海洋哺乳類の保護の重要性を多言語で伝えようと努めていますが、私たちのイルカたちがこれらの教訓の最高の大使であることが多いです。次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひまた別の体験をしにお越しください!

マハロ、

ドルフィン・クエストゲストサービス

Aloha,

Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest!

We are happy to hear that your daughter had a good time petting and learning about dolphins in our Kid's Quest program. Dolphin Quest educators try to speak across languages the importance of marine mammal conservation, most of the time our dolphins are the best ambassadors for these lessons. We hope your family can come back again for another experience on your next visit to Hawaii!

Mahalo,

Dolphin Quest Guest Services

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Posted on: 2017/03/31
Activity Date: 2017/03/26

ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実!キッズ向けプログラム<ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内>

We had a great time as a family. 親子で楽しめました

Reviewed by: ひなママ

I participated with my 2-year-old child. The instructor skillfully guided us to capture the child's interest. At first, my child was scared, but as they got used to it, they were able to feed the fish. The time spent interacting with the dolphins was longer than I expected (this might be because there were only two groups, including us, at that time), and for this price, both my child and I were satisfied. However, I think the photos are expensive (around 2000 yen each). If they were a bit cheaper (even if they were still around 2000 yen), I would have wanted to purchase multiple photos.

2歳の子どもと一緒に参加しました。子どもが興味を引くように、インストラクターの人は上手に誘導してくれました。我が子は、初めは怖がっていましたが、慣れてくると、魚をあげることもできました。イルカと触れ合う時間は、思ったより長く(その時の参加者は、私たち含めて2組だけだったという事もあるかもしれませんが)、親子二人でこの価格なら満足です。ただ、写真は高い(一枚2000円くらい)と思います。もう少し安ければ(同じ2000円くらいになったとしても)複数枚購入したかったです。

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アロハ、

ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!あなたの若いご家族が素晴らしい時間を過ごされたと聞いてとても嬉しいです!小さなお子様がもう少し大きくなったときに、またご家族をお迎えできることを楽しみにしています!その間に、作られた思い出が永遠に続くことを願っています!

マハロ!

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Aloha,

Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We are so happy to hear your young family had such a great time! We hope to have your family back again when the little one is a bit older for a longer interaction! In the meantime, we hope the memories you made last forever!

Mahalo!

Dolphin Quest Guest Services

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6名限定!ハワイ島 野生のイルカウォッチング+ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー<午前/英語ガイド/軽食付>

Encounter with a whale! クジラと遭遇!

Reviewed by: ギッタカ

The day before departure, the Japanese guide couldn't be arranged, so we had to quickly switch to an English guide. I was wondering how it would turn out, but they made a great effort to communicate, and it actually felt like I was abroad. Plus, there were plenty of dolphins swimming around, and best of all, we got to see a whale passing right in front of us! Even the guide and captain were super excited!

出発前日に日本語ガイドさんが手配できなかったとのことで、急遽英語のガイドさんに。
どうなる事かと思ったけど、一生懸命コミュニケーションとってくださって、かえって海外来たって感じられました。
そして、肝心のイルカもたくさん泳いでて
何より目の前をクジラが通るとこも見れて最高!!
ガイドさんやキャプテンですらも大はしゃぎでしたw

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Thank you very much, Gittaka, for taking the time to write a review. I apologize for not being able to provide a Japanese guide. I appreciate your sentiment of feeling like you were abroad instead. I'm glad to hear that you encountered not only dolphins but also whales. Our English guides are accustomed to accommodating customers who do not speak English as their first language, but it is indeed different from having a Japanese guide, so I am grateful for your flexibility in that regard.

ギッタカ様、わざわざお時間を割いて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。日本語ガイドをご用意出来ず申し訳ありませんでした。「かえって海外来たって感じられた」というそのギッタカ様の気持ちのもちように感謝いたします。イルカだけでなく、クジラにも遭遇出来たようでそれはそれは良かったです。弊社の英語ガイドは英語を母国語として話されないお客様の応対にも慣れておりますが、やはり日本語ガイドとは違いますから、そこを柔軟に対応してくださったギッタカ様に感謝申し上げます。

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great day with our kiddo!

Reviewed by: AWCF

What a great day! Pros: The crew was friendly and helpful, the lunch was tasty and we saw a ton of fish. Our 5 year old had an amazing first snorkeling tour. The slide was a hit!
Cons : we didn't see any Dolphins or turtles but body glove can't control that.

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Mahalo for joining us! We hope to see you again in the future!

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