Reviewed by: りんご
As a student, I was debating whether to go until the last minute due to the tour price, but I was so moved by the beauty of nature that I forgot all about the money. Even if you can't swim, you can hold onto something like a float, so it's reassuring, and I got to see sea turtles and many fish. I definitely recommend participating!
学生なので、ツアー料金の観点から直前まで行くか諦めるか悩んでいましたが、お金なんてどうでもよくなるくらい綺麗で自然の素晴らしさに感動しました。泳げなくても浮輪的な物に捕まって引っ張ってくれるので安心ですし、ウミガメやたくさんの魚にも会えました。
ぜひ参加してみてほしいです!!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
Reviewed by: ケリー
The snorkeling went deeper than I expected, but I was able to see sea turtles, and it was a lot of fun. I would like to participate again.
シュノーケルは思ったより深い場所まで行きましたがウミガメを見る事が出来とても楽しかったです。また参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you had a great time on the tour and encountered sea turtles. We hope you will join us again when you visit Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメに出会えて、楽しくツアーに参加していただけたとのことでとても嬉しく思います。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Tyc
The view is amazing, and everyone should go in the volleyball game. It is fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/01 |
Reviewed by: パンダ
The staff on the boat were all friendly, and I was able to enjoy myself throughout the trip! There were staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. We were able to see sea turtles safely! Adults went snorkeling, and for the kids, there was something like a surfboard that allowed them to see below, so we could swim together to deeper areas. If you are moving on your own, be careful not to get confused as there are multiple tour companies at the meeting point.
船のスタッフのかたみんなフレンドリーで終始楽しむことが出来ました!日本語が話せるスタッフもいたので安心です。無事にウミガメにも会うことができました〜 大人はシュノーケリングで、子供には下が見えるサーフボードのような物があったので、一緒に深い所まで泳ぐことができました。
自分で移動する場合、集合場所に複数のツアー会社があるため、間違えないように注意が必要です。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling experience with your children. It's great that you were able to encounter sea turtles! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
お子様と共にシュノーケリング体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。ウミガメとも出会えて良かったです!
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Amin Haq
This is a great experience for the whole family. Snorkeling, SUP, Kayaking and so much more for everyone in the family. Friendly and helpful stuff makes the fun safer and easier.
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Thao N
KBOS provided a great well rounded experience. Staff is very friendly and accommodating and really knew what they were doing. Various activities for all types. Would reccomend the bumper tubes and banana boats!
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| Packages: | Morning All-Inclusive Tour Banana Boat & Bumper Tube |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Staff was friendly and was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every part of it. Recommend to take nausea medicine if you’re sensitive. 2 of us did get motion sick.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ひろみん
There were probably over 30 people participating on the same boat, but it was far too small to accommodate that many... We were packed in so tightly that there was hardly any space between the seats, and I was quite close to the person next to me.
同じ船で参加した方々が恐らく30人を超えていたのですが、30人乗るにはとても小さすぎる船でした…
いすの隙間がなくなるほど、ギチギチに座り、隣の方とかなり密着してました。
Aloha,
We usually operate at about 80% capacity, but it seems that on the day of your visit, there was a mix-up with the date, and some customers joined us, causing congestion.
We apologize for not being able to provide you with a comfortable experience.
Aloha
通常は定員の80%ほどで行うのですが、当日は日にち間違えでいらしたお客様の合流があり混雑してしまったようです。
快適にお過ごしいただくことができず申し訳ございませんでした。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Dat
Really enjoyed every single minute spent on this trip thanks to the entire crew. I really loved the live music and the snorkeling is definitely second to none!
I'm for sure will take this tour the next time I'm back to Oahu.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Tim R
Pleasant time on the waves in the sun and breeze. Sadly, almost no fish, no turtles, but interesting pink and white sea cucumbers (apparently unique to Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor). Would do it again, but don't need four hours....
Aloha Tim! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review for us. We certainly appreciate that. I'm sorry to hear that most of the marine life (except for the conspicuous sea cucumbers) was a little shy for you. Although there is a lot of marine life out there in Kane'ohe Bay, what you see is always hit or miss and involves being in the right place at the right time. But we certainly hope to see you again soon to get back out there and find some of those sea creatures! And glad to hear other than that it was still overall a good experience. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Briana
My boyfriend and I visited Honolulu for a week to celebrate my 30th birthday. With so much to do on the island, it can be overwhelming to choose the right excursions, especially if you’re only there a few days. This was hands-down the most fun thing we did the ENTIRE trip! The crew and captain were so accommodating and cool. It’s definitely worth the extra cost to do the banana boat or tube ride ;-)
The awesome crew, live music and activity options for the sandbar make this perfect for solo travelers, couples or even families. Do not hesitate to book!
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| Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Y.B.G
We had so much fun!! Everyone was very friendly and the people on our boat group made it extra fun! I just wish it was longer than 3 hrs. My husband and I had a great time snorkeling! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to go to the sandbar! I love that they also allowed us to bring a cooler and drinks!
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This was a great experience. The bus came to hotel exactly the time that was indicated. The location was fantastic, sea was calm.
Aloha, thank you so much for your feedback.
We're happy to know you had great time in Kaneohe Sandbar tour.
Mahalo for the compliments. Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Shirley
It is a lot of fun, but make sure you apply sunscreen to every inch of your body to avoid sunburn . Sunburn can be extremely uncomfortable
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Tom n Marita
We had an awesome experience. The crew was totally professional and helpful in every way. Couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks
Thank you for joining us on the Four Winds II! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time.
Aloha,
Nikki
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Will
Overall, this experience was awesome! The sandbar was about a 3 mile kayak away from where you dock. Not super difficult, took us about 30-40 minutes to get there and once we did, it was awesome. the tide was a little high, the water went up to just below my neck and I'm 6 feet tall. We went out at 11 am. There's not much to see snorkel-wise at the sandbar, which was relayed to us by the staff setting us up. It was just a nice place to stand in the middle of the ocean and have a snack or two. They were also clear on where go on the sand bar and where the restricted zone was.
After the sandbar we went out to the coral reefs just around the corner of where we started. By then though, the sun wasn't too bright (it was a gloomy-ish day). we could only see maybe 10 feet in front of us in the water and all the fish were either hiding or just not there. Coral was nice to see and swim around though. Saw sea turtles in the distance but none in the water while we were in it. Finding the snorkel zones were actually pretty difficult. We spent about 20-30 minutes finding good spots, but there are no markers out there so I'm not even sure if we were in the spots they marked on the map. Only 2 other kayakers came to this area, tried looking around but all gave up after maybe 5-10 minutes.
Still had fun overall though, would do it again. Hopefully they add markers out of the water next time though.
Aloha Will! Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave this review and feedback! Stoked to hear that overall you had a good experience. And I am glad to hear our staff did a good job of describing the details of where to go and where not to go. That is important because you are correct, there aren't really any signs or many markers out there. Sadly we're not permitted to put anything like that out there. Most of the reefs only have very basic reef markers that are installed by the State's Division of Aquatic Resources, and us putting any other signs or markers out there would be strictly prohibited. And certainly the visibility can vary, but I'm glad to hear that overall it sounds like you had a good time. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Zai
We heard we had to try snorkeling on our first trip to Hawaii but neither of us are super-confident swimmers, especially not in the ocean. If that sounds like you, START HERE. This snorkeling experience ended up being just right for two reasons 1) excellent instructor, Zola and 2) excellent location, Magic Island Lagoon. I was excited to try snorkeling, but when it came time to put the mask on, stick my face in the water, and breathe - I couldn't do it. After patient and friendly coaching from Zola, I was finally floating around and breathing under water. I owe it to Zola that I felt ready to sign up for another, more challenging, snorkeling tour later in the week where I got to see more fish and turtles. The location is this peaceful, blue and beautiful lagoon that's protected from the ocean's strongest waves by a barrier. The water is clear and just lovely to swim in. I would go back just to enjoy the beach.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: AnhQ
We had a great time snorkeling. We saw many fishes, and 3 turtles!
Aloha, thank you so much for your feedback.
We're happy to know you saw many fishes and 3 turtles!
Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Neil
Really well organized. Fun time with the whole family!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
Reviewed by: TRK
A smooth sail and comfortable ride. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. I didn't think I'd want a pool noodle...but get the pool noodle. It helps alot unless you plan to free dive. The food and drinks were good and sandwiches are fine for a boat trip. Don't expect fine dining. Plenty of room on board, even if you feel it might fill up with guests. The crew was there to keep the boat clean as well. I'd recommend getting there early for parking, as there's only street parking and you might have to walk to get to the launch. Beautiful boat. Enjoyed the trip! Thanks!
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing your experience with us! We do also agree with taking as many pool noodles as you would like. It's called a "vacation" for a reason. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island! Until then, A Hui Hou and safe travels!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Donna
Excellent crew that was extremely helpful and fun! The boat is beautiful and the food delicious and plentiful. Was expecting more of the Napali Coast its very serene but not awe inspiring. Pro an exciting thrilling boat ride Con very rough seas even on a mild day. You will get very wet up front and many got seasick!
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| Packages: | Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
Adela was our Snuba instructor and she was amazing she was able to teach us quick and made us feel comfortable. The crew was amazing very funny and the breakfast and lunch was delicious.
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| Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
Reviewed by: CHARA山
This time, I participated in the afternoon. The reason is that the sandbar can be seen during low tide, and when I checked the time, it turned out that the afternoon was the best time that day. However, the beach did not appear (laughs). It seems that timing is really important, and even during low tide, if the season is different, the beach may not be accessible (what a shame).
However, regardless of that, this tour allows you to enjoy activities as long as time permits. You can play as much as you want with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and beach volleyball! In particular, snorkeling was great because it was at a point where many fish gather around the coral reef, which I think was much better compared to other beaches.
The beach itself is white, so when the water level goes down to a certain extent, you can enjoy activities in a very beautiful place. It was the perfect spot for enjoying the scenery while engaging in activities in the sea!
今回は、午後に参加しました。というのも、サンドバーが見られるのが干潮の時ということで、時間を確認したところ、その日は午後が一番良かったからです。
が、砂浜は現れず笑
というのも、本当にタイミングが大事なようで、干潮のタイミングでも季節が違うと砂浜に上がってというのができないようです。(残念)
しかし、関係なしに、このツアーではアクティビティが時間の許す限り楽しめます。SAP、カヤック、シュノーケリング、ビーチバレーなど遊び放題!特にシュノーケリングはサンゴ礁に魚がたくさん集まるポイントで、これは他のビーチに比べてもとても良かったと思える点です。
砂浜自体は白いので、水位がある程度下がれば、とても綺麗な場所でアクティビティを楽しむことができるので、景色を楽しみつつ、海でのアクティビティには最高の場所でした!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: yasunana
The tour includes light snacks on board. The staff was very friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour. There are also guides in Japanese, so even families with small children can have a great time.
船上にて軽食付きのツアーとなります。スタッフがとてもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。日本語で案内もあるため小さな子供連れでも楽しめます。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Mandy
Fun! The cheeseburger was the best.
kind of crowded when everyone is snorkeling
But overall it’s a great activity!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Trevor Cully
This was the best way to cap off our O'ahu vacation by having a relaxing snorkel, a crazy banana boat ride, easy paddle boarding and just chilling in the ocean surrounded by some of the most gorgeous scenery you could find anywhere. The crew were fantastic and so friendly, they were patient with everyone and even got to chat with Preston about him moving from Mesa, AZ (we're from Scottsdale, AZ). If we are ever in O'ahu again, we are absolutely doing this as it was so fun an easy and one of the most enjoyable things we did while on the island. Definitely worth our money and time - give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/06 |
Reviewed by: KDahiru
I think it's better to choose a tour that is as close to low tide as possible when making a reservation. The depth of the sandbar is about waist-deep, and the beautiful shallow waters seen in the promotional photos continue for a long stretch. While we can't choose the weather, I believe that without strong sunlight, the contrast in photos won't be as striking. It was cloudy in the morning for us, but as we headed out to sea, the clouds cleared, and the sun came out, giving us the best experience. Of course, we also enjoyed snorkeling with sea turtles. I brought my prescription underwater goggles and wore a life jacket, allowing me to swim in the shallow waters of about 2 to 3 meters and see the sea turtles. It truly became a wonderful memory for our family of four. Thank you very much.
予約時になるべく干潮の時間帯に近いツアーを選択したほうが良いと思います。サンドバーの深さが腰程度となり広告写真で見られる美しい浅瀬がずーっと続きます。また天候は選べませんが太陽光線がしっかりないと写真のようなコントラストにならないと思います。私たちは朝曇っていたのですが沖に出ていくタイミングで雲が無くなり太陽が顔を出し最高の経験をさせてもらいました。もちろんシュノーケリングでウミガメも堪能しました。私は水泳用の度付きの水中眼鏡を持参しライフジャケット着用で水深2,3mの浅瀬を泳ぎながらウミガメを見ることが出来ました。本当に家族4人で良い思い出となりました。ありがとうございました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and the snorkeling experience. We're glad that the sun made an appearance and that it turned out to be a great day. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
なんとか太陽が顔を出してくれて良い日になって良かったです。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Mom of 3 Happy Kids
My 10 yo and I tend to get motion sickness so we followed their advice and took our meds (Bonnie/dramamine) the night before and the morning of. We had no issues! I think it helped that we were (randomly selected) for the largest of the 3 boats. It was a loooong boat ride. We went about 2.5 hours before we stopped to snorkel and have lunch. There isn't a lot of room but you can bring a beach bag with essentials (I wish I would've brought snacks). The ride was long but also GORGEOUS and fun for kids to look at. We saw a school (?) Of dolphins swimming along with us, monk seals on the beach, and of course the Na Pali coast. Snorkeling was fun and laid back. My 6 yo was able to just use her own goggles (regular pool goggle) and their floaty (similar to a pool noodle). She had a BLAST. My 12 yo and I even jumped off the front of the boat several times. We saw lots of fish and 2 sea turtles. I definitely recommend this tour! If you book - choose the morning ride!!
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| Packages: | Morning Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Sepulveda Fam
A must do! This was the highlight of our family trip to Hawaii. The crew was amazing and the weather was perfect. We were able to see so many turtles up close it was awesome!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: おる汰
I was worried about seasickness, but the time passed quickly and we arrived in no time.
I was moved to see several sea turtles along the way!
The sandbar was even more beautiful than I imagined!
I am very satisfied.
Thank you!
船酔いの心配をしていましたが、時間も短くあっという間に着きました。
ポイントに着くまでの間にウミガメに何匹か会えて感動的でした!!
サンドバーも想像以上の美しさでした!
大満足です。
ありがとうございました!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
I'm glad you got to see many sea turtles. Thank you also for sharing the photos.
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメにたくさん会えて良かったです。またお写真のシェアもありがとうございます。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【8/8~9/10の期間限定】タートルウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー<早朝7:00発> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
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Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful sandbar and were able to see the sea turtles! We hope you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
綺麗なサンドバーを堪能して頂けて嬉しく思います。また、ウミガメに会えて良かったです!
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。