Reviewed by: しおしお
In Hawaii, the weather unexpectedly turned bad, and it was raining, making it difficult to find a pod of dolphins. However, thanks to the captain's perseverance, we were able to find a pod of wild dolphins, and the kids were overjoyed.
ハワイでは珍しく天気が悪くなってしまい、雨が降る中、なかなか群れが見つけられずにいましたが、船長さんが諦めずに探してくれたおかげで野生のイルカの群れを見つけることができ、子供も大喜びでした。
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Fiona
It is hard to know which cruise to book--well this is the one I would go with each time! The crew were knowledgable and respectful! As we came into the bay, their were a pod of spinner dolphins; we kept a respectful distance but we all got to take photos. Then when we pulled into anchor and snorkel, they made sure we knew to keep our distance from where the dolphins were swimming, since the dolphins come to the bay to rest it is even more important for people to give them their space--so impressed with the crew.
The snorkeling was beautiful. The coral was amazing and at many different levels with sooo many different species of fish!! Fabulous!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Rita T.
We had great experience snorkeling at Haunama Bay with Dan and Chieko. My husband and our 12 years old son never snorkel before. Chieko was very patience with them teaching them how to breath under water. Chieko hold our son’s hand all the time and talked to them very calmly. Eventually both of them got the hang of it and enjoyed their snorkeling experience.
I would highly recommend Dan and Chieko to anyone who wants to snorkel at Hanauma Bay. They’re simply the best!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: オッコ
Yuki, the Japanese staff member, accompanied us and provided various explanations. It was clear that the other staff members were also attentive to safety. The hamburgers we had for lunch were delicious. Since we went out on a sunny day, it seemed that members who used sun visors also got sunburned on their heads. Don't forget hats and sunscreen!
We had a valuable experience encountering sea turtles and swimming around the coral reefs while snorkeling. It's understandable that there are repeat visitors.
日本人スタッフユキさんが同乗、色々説明していただき、また他のスタッフも安全に配慮している様子がうかがえました。お昼のハンバーガーが美味しかったです。晴天日に出かけたので、サンバイザー使用のメンバーは頭も日焼けしたようです。帽子、日焼け止めなど忘れずに!
うみがめとの遭遇、シュノーケルでサンゴ礁の周りを泳いだり、と貴重な体験をしました。リピーターの方がいらっしゃるのも納得です
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: ブルーウォーター
During the hour and a half of snorkeling, I was able to see many fish and the napping姿 of seals. It was a pity that I couldn't see the honu due to the low tide and shallow water, but I had a great time.
1時間半程のシュノーケリングで沢山の魚とアザラシの昼寝姿を見ることができました。干潮で水位が浅くホヌを見られなかったのは残念でしたがとても楽しく過ごせました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: くぅー
The staff members were very good! It was reassuring because everything was easy to understand in Japanese. The malasadas and lunch we had on the boat were even more delicious than we expected.
スタッフの方々がとても良い!日本語でわかりやすいので安心でした。船の上で食べるマラサダとランチが期待以上に美味しかったです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. We appreciate your warm words to our staff. We all look forward to welcoming you back again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。スタッフへの暖かいお言葉、ありがとうございます。 またのお越し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: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/17 |
Reviewed by: アオヤン
The sandbar was more beautiful than I expected, and I was moved. Kailua Beach was also breathtaking. The Lanikai Pillbox was steeper than I anticipated and quite challenging.
サンドバーが予想以上に綺麗で感動しました。
カイルアビーチも絶景でした。
ラニカイピルボックスが予想以上に急斜面で
大変でした。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating. We appreciate you sharing your photos enjoying the sandbar and Kailua. The pictures from the Pillbox are also very beautiful! We all look forward to welcoming you back again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。サンドバー、カイルアを満喫した写真のシェアありがとうございます。ピルボックスからの写真もとても綺麗ですね!! またのお越し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: | 午前発!カイルアタウン散策付きブランチビュッフェプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/15 |
Reviewed by: うめこ
The staff and guides were all kind, and they took wonderful photos for us. I was a bit anxious about when to give a tip, but they helped by indicating the right timing. I'm glad I went snorkeling.
スタッフ、ガイドさんたちがみなさん親切でステキな写真も撮っていただけました。どのタイミングでチップを渡すのかわからずソワソワしていたのですが、むこうからタイミングを示していただけたので助かりました。シュノーケリングやってよかったです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We appreciate your thoughtful tip. We are glad to hear that you were satisfied with our staff's service. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。チップのお心遣いありがとうございました。スタッフのサービスに満足して頂けたようで、嬉しく思います。またのお越し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 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: ありんちょ
The weather was great! The hamburgers were delicious! It's just a shame that I couldn't see many sea turtles.
天気も良くて最高でした!
ハンバーガーも美味しかったです!
ただウミガメがあまりみれなかったのが残念でした
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き!】BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/22 |
Reviewed by: vivi
I gathered at the port, which is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel in Kona! There were so few Japanese people that I felt a sense of relief in an environment where Japanese could be spoken.
At first, we had a hard time finding the dolphin spot and kept cruising around the Waikoloa area. Just when I started to worry, the boat stopped, and we entered the water!
When we dove in at the call of "Here they come!", a large number of dolphins swam towards us!!!! The dolphins, which I usually only see in the aquarium, swam towards us leisurely and happily.
They twirled around, jumped, and swam close together, and it was such a precious experience that was incredibly cute!!! Thank you, Lei and Aki, for sharing so many stories and for being such warm-hearted people. I had a wonderful time! Thank you very much!
コナのホテルから車で10分くらいの港に現地集合で行きました!探さないと日本人が見つからない位の少なさの中で、日本語が通じる環境に安心感、、^o^
最初はなかなかイルカのポイントが見つからず、ワイコロア周辺まで船で走り続け、心配になってきたところで船が止まり、海に入ります。!
来ましたよ〜!の声で海に潜ると、大量のイルカたちがこっちに向かってきました!!!!
普段は水族館のプールの中でしか見たことのないイルカたちが、のんびりと、楽しそうにこっちに向かって泳いできました。
くるくると回ったり、飛び跳ねたり、2頭で身体をくっつけて泳いだり、可愛くて可愛くて、とても貴重な体験をしました!!!
レイさん、アキさん、いろんな話を聞かせてもらい、とても柔らかい人柄で楽しく過ごせました。本当にありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/11 |
Reviewed by: kachiko
I had a great time with my close friends at the beautiful sea, playing with sea turtles and enjoying snorkeling! The barbecue was incredibly delicious, and the staff were so much fun; it was the best! I was so happy to laugh so much on a magical carpet floating on the sea. I want to go again! Hawaii is amazing. This tour was awesome!
仲の良い仲間と綺麗な海、ウミガメと戯れ、シュノーケリングも楽しみました!!
バーベキューもめちゃくちゃ美味しくて、スタッフの皆さんが楽しくて最高でした!!海に浮かぶ魔法のじゅうたん一枚であんなに笑えるとはすごく笑って幸せでした。
また行きたいです!!
ハワイサイコー
このツアーサイコー
でした。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. The magic carpet may seem plain at first glance, but it's really fun!! We're glad you understood that joy!! We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。一見地味に見える魔法のじゅうたんですが、面白いんですよね!!あの楽しさを分かって頂けて嬉しいです!!またのお越し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: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Bernadette
At first I thought this would not be enough time but we were able to spend as much or little time as needed on whatever we wanted to do. The crew were helpful in training us beginners on SUP. I recommend this for advanced or beginners of all ages.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Deluxe Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Ashaka
The weather was nice, there weren't too many people, the guide was fun, and we got to see dolphins. The baby spinner dolphins jumped and spun a lot, and I definitely want to participate again.
天気も良く、人数も多過ぎず、ガイドさんも楽しく、盛り上がってイルカが見れました。 ベビースピナーが沢山ジャンプスピンを見せてくれて、また是非参加したいと思いました。
Please come back to see the baby dolphin grow up! We are looking forward to your visit!
赤ちゃんイルカが大きくなったのをまた見に来てくださいね。
お待ちしています!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Penny J
My clients had nothing but good things to say about this experience!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Turtle Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: イワモママ
It was my first time riding in a helicopter, and I was very moved to see the Big Island from above. Since the pilot was not Japanese, it was a bit disappointing that there were many parts of the pilot's explanations that we couldn't understand, as we are not very good at English.
ヘリコプターに乗るのは初めてでしたがハワイ島を上空から観れてとても感動しました。日本人パイロットではなっかたので、英語があまり得意ではない私達はパイロットの説明が理解出来ない部分が多かったのが少し残念でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Chris Luna
What an awesome experience I got to share with my son for his 18th birthday. The guide's, Dan and his wife were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend.
Thank you Chris, you guys did great. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: cocohana
Not only did I get to see the full view of the Big Island, but I also felt the vibrant life of the island, as if I were watching a movie. The music added to the atmosphere and drew me in even more. It was wonderful how the pilot made sure that everyone could see well from either side. I would love to experience it again if I have the chance.
BIG islandの全貌がわかるだけでなく、島自体の生きている感じが脈々と伝わってきて、まさに映画を観ているようでした。
演出の音楽も気分を盛り上げ、さらに引き込まれました。
どちらのサイドに座ってもちゃんと見れるようにパイロットの細やかな配慮もステキでした。
機会があればまた体験したいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Susan
The Sandbar was breathtaking. We took so many beautiful pics to remember our tour. I would definitely go back with people that haven’t been there just to take more pics. You can play volleyball at the Sandbar and practice snorkeling before the deep sea snorkeling afterwards. Staff was the friendliest and made it a memorable experience. Go, you won’t regret going.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: とーーーー
Our tour had less light compared to other tours, and people around us mentioned that other places were gathering more plankton. I agree with that. We could only see the mantas from a distance at the neighboring tour, which lacked impact. Additionally, one of the participants was splashing their feet and making noise, which made it seem like the mantas didn't want to come closer. I wished the instructor had better control over the participants.
自分たちのツアーは、他のツアーに比べてライトの量が少なく他のところの方がプランクトンを集めているんじゃないかと周りの人が言ってました。私も同感です。となりのツアーのところに来ているマンタを遠くから見る事しか出来ず、迫力に欠けました。また、同じツアー参加者が、足をバタバタさせて騒ぐので、マンタも近づいてくれなかった様に感じます。インストラクターはもっと参加者をコントロールして欲しかったです。
Thank you for your feedback. We will take it into consideration for the future. Mahalo.
ご意見ありがとうございました。
今後の参考にさせていただきます。
Mahalo
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Jessica C
Beautiful and a lot of fun!! The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. I loved seeing the sea turtles and feeding the fish on the snorkeling part of the excursion. Sandbar volleyball was fun! I LOVED this excursion!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/06 |
Reviewed by: ししまる
This is my third time here. During the snorkeling and swimming around the coral reefs, I was able to see a sea turtle last time, but unfortunately, I couldn't see one this time. However, others said they swam with one. Last time, I brought an underwater camera and when a sea turtle appeared, I panicked and couldn't capture anything. (LOL) This time, I didn't see one.
The hamburger for lunch was delicious, especially while enjoying the view of the horizon and scenery. Yuki, who took care of us, was as lively as ever, which was great. I hope to see her again, but given my age, I might not be able to come back??
Hawaii really is a wonderful place. (It would be even better if the cost of living were lower.)
今回で、3回目になりました。シュノーケル・サンゴ礁周囲遊泳は、前回はウミガメを見れましたが、今回は残念ながら、見ることはできませんでした。でもほかの人は、一緒に泳いだって言ってました。前回に、水中可能カメラを持って潜り、ウミガメが出てきて、焦って取ったので、何も撮れなかったです。(爆)今回は、見れなかった。
ランチのハンバーグも、周りの水平線や景色を見ながら、食べるのも、おいしいです。日本人相手に担当していただいた、ユキさんも、相変わらず元気で、何よりでした。またお会いできるといいのですが、何せ、年が年なんで、いけないかも??
やっぱりハワイは、よいところですね。(物価が安ければ、なおさら良いですけど)
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Donny
I didn't know I could get seasick, but these guys came ready with meds and drinks. Super informative and care for your well being. My girlfriend had a blast and she was so excited to see turtles peeking out the waters. Awesome experience and thanks!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Eiko
We were the only Japanese people, but the local staff were friendly and made us feel comfortable by saying words they knew in Japanese, like "yoroshiku" and "okonomiyaki"!
日本人は私達だけでしたが、現地スタッフの方が「よろしく」とか「お好み焼き」など、知ってる日本の単語を言いながら、フレンドリーに接してくれ、居心地も良かったです!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/09 |
Reviewed by: olymas
I was impressed by the wonderfully beautiful sandbar.
During snorkeling, I was able to see many beautiful fish and it was fun to feed them.
The hamburger for lunch was also very delicious, making it a highly satisfying tour.
素晴らしくきれいなサンドバーで感動しました。
シュノーケリングでは、きれいな魚を沢山見ることができ、餌付けもできて楽しかったです。
昼食のハンバーガーも大変おいしく、満足度の高い良いツアーでした。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/27 |
Reviewed by: みちどん
There were only my husband and I who were Japanese, and the rest were all foreigners, but the staff supported us with their limited Japanese, which was very reassuring.
However, there was a group that got seasick, so they temporarily returned to the shore.
The catamaran sailing was pleasant and I highly recommend it; the snorkeling equipment was well-stocked, and they checked on us multiple times to see if we were okay.
I would like to use this service again, but I regret not knowing the typical tip amount and think I may have given too little.
日本人は私たち夫婦だけで、他は外国人ばかりでしたがスタッフは片言の日本語でフォローしてくれて、とても安心でした。
ただ船酔いしたグループがいたので、途中一旦もどり下船していました。
カタマランのセーリングは気持ちよくおすすめです、シュノーケル機材も充実していて何度も大丈夫か?と聞いてくれます。
また利用したいです、最後のチップの相場が分からなくて少なかったかなと、後悔しています。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Holly C
We had the best experience on our day trip to Lanai on a great boat with a fantastic captain and crew. We ended up on the 6:30AM cruise and everyone was super friendly and helpful. I really appreciated that they insist upon the use of reef safe sunscreen (and provide gobs of it for you to use). They also educate you as to why this is so important!
We saw a whale on our way out & a pod of spinner dolphins doing lots of early AM tricks. The beach at Lanai is pristine and you have it almost all to yourself.
The snorkeling was some of the best I've experienced on Maui ~ reefs are healthier than some of the others and there are loads of fish. Only complaint was that it felt a bit rushed, as we took the tour of Lanai first. Honestly I'd skip that next time and spend more time in the water. There was a photographer on the boat who was wonderful ~ she got lots of pics of the wildlife, as well as pics of families/couples on the boat & also snorkeling in the water!
The lunch was very tasty & we enjoyed chilling out with drinks and ice cream on the way back. Thanks much to the Trilogy crew for such a wonderful trip!
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| Packages: | Maalaea Harbor Departure [6:30 AM - 2:30 PM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/28 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
The weather was rainy and quite cold, but I was very excited to finally see a sea turtle. I received a ticket to download photos, but I thought $10 for each photo download was too expensive.
天気は雨が降ったり、気温もかなり寒かったですが、念願のウミガメが見れてとても感激しました。写真をダウンロードできるチケットを頂きましたが、写真のダウンロードが1枚$10は高すぎるなと思いました泣
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating. Although the weather was unfortunate, we're glad you were able to see the sea turtles! We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。あいにくのお天気のようでしたが、ウミガメには会えたようで良かったです!!またのお越し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: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/03 |
Reviewed by: まなみ
The weather was wonderful, and I was very moved to see a sandbar that was even more beautiful than I had imagined! The water depth in the shallow areas was only up to my ankles, so it was truly like the sandbars I’ve seen on TV! The staff were lively and enthusiastic, which made me and everyone else laugh throughout the experience, leaving a lasting impression.
I recommend taking a good look with your own eyes, as it’s so beautiful that it’s hard to capture in photos!
Since it’s a plan for a large group (about 20 to 30 people), it’s understandable that those who are not confident in snorkeling or are first-timers may not receive personal guidance at a leisurely pace. We had some experience, so we were able to snorkel without any issues, but since everyone swims freely, there was some variation in whether or not people got to see sea turtles. (On this day, it seemed that about half of the participants were able to see them.) Even if you don’t see sea turtles, you can still enjoy seeing other beautiful fish, so I think it’s definitely enjoyable.
For those who really want to snorkel but lack confidence, I recommend looking into different plans.
お天気にも恵まれ、想像以上に綺麗なサンドバーが見られたのでとても感動しました!
浅い所での水深はくるぶし上くらいまでしかなかったので、まさにテレビで見たようなサンドバーでした!
スタッフの方も元気に盛り上げて下さるので、彼を含め私も終始笑っていた事が印象的に残っています。
写真ではなかなかうまく写りきらない程綺麗だと思うのでしっかり目に焼き付ける事をお勧めします!
人数が多いプランなので仕方ないのですが(2〜30人くらい?)シュノーケリングに自信が無い方や初めての方はなかなかゆっくりと個人的指導は受けられないかと思います。
私たちは経験があったので難なくシュノーケリングはできましたが、全員がそれぞれ自由にシュノーケリングで泳ぐのでウミガメが見られるかどうかにばらつきはありました。
(この日は半数くらいの方は見られたようです。)
ウミガメが見られなくても他の魚等は綺麗に見られるので十分楽しめるとは思います(^^)
シュノーケリングは絶対にしたいけど自信がない方は、違うプラン等を見てみる事をお勧めします。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Emma
The crew was really nice, the 2 spots were amazing ! 4 stars only because unfortunately we didn’t see any turtle, but the overall experience is still outstanding.
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| Packages: | Snorkeling and Snuba |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/08 |
Reviewed by: アワテンボウのテンショウ
This time, we went to a point where we could encounter manta rays, but due to the rough sea conditions, the captain wisely decided to return to port. I hope we have another opportunity in the future. However, it was a good experience.
Upon arriving at Honokohau Harbor, we received explanations from a Japanese guide, and I put on a wetsuit for the first time and got ready for snorkeling. I was excited as it felt like the adventure was about to begin. There were about 20 participants, including foreign tourists. We took pictures in our wetsuits. Finally, we set sail. Along the way, we enjoyed the scenery after the sunset. The boat kicked up the rough waves, with sudden drops and rises, and everyone was letting out laughter mixed with screams? It felt just like a roller coaster.
When we reached the point, several boats were already shining their lights, aiming for the manta rays. Our captain carefully navigated the boat, observing the other vessels and communicating to gather information about the manta rays. Unfortunately, it seemed that there were very few manta rays today, and due to the rough waves, we were advised to return to port to avoid fatigue from being in the water.
The tour company had mentioned before departure that, due to the nature of the wild, they couldn't guarantee sightings at the point, so there were no complaints from anyone. However, they kindly explained that we could attempt again for free since we didn't see any manta rays, which I thought was very considerate of the tour company (even though they incurred costs for fuel, drinks, and snacks...). We had another schedule, so we couldn't attempt again this time, but I hope there will be a chance in the future. I am grateful to Veltra and the tour company, Dolphin Hawaii, for providing such a great experience.
今回はマンタと出会えるポイント迄行きましたが海の荒れ状況から船長の賢明なる判断で帰港せざる得なく、またの機会があればなぁと思っております。
でもいい経験が出来ました。
ホノウコウハーバーに到着し、日本人には日本人ガイドさんより説明を受け、初めてのウェットスーツを着てシュノーケリングを付けました。いよいよ始まるって感じでワクワクです。外人観光客も含め約20名の参加者です。ウェットスーツ姿の写真を撮り合ってます。いよいよ出航です。途中、夕陽が沈んだ後の景色を見ながらの航行です。船は荒波を蹴り、急降下、急上昇あり、皆は笑いを伴う悲鳴?を発してます。まるでジェットコースターの気分。ポイントに着くと十数隻の船が既にライトを照らしマンタを狙っています。私たちの船長は慎重に船を進め他の船の様子を伺い連絡を取リあってマンタの情報を得ています。どうも本日はマンタの数も大変少なく波も荒い為、私たちが海に浸かることにより疲れが生じることから中止、帰港となりました。
催行会社としては出航する前から自然界のことだからポイントに行く迄見れる保証は出来ない旨、話されていたので誰からもクレームは出なかったです。
でも見れなかった代わりに再度の挑戦を無料で実施する旨、説明有り何て良心的な催行会社だろうと思いました(油代、飲料費、お菓子など費用は使っているのに・・・。)私たちは次のスケジュールもあり再挑戦を今回は出来ませんが何時かは分かりませんがもしチャンスがあればそれまでお預けです。ベルトラさん、催行会社のイルカ・ハワイ社にいい体験が出来、感謝しております。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/06 |
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Since they are wild animals, it can be difficult to encounter them, but I'm glad we were able to meet.
野生の生き物なのでなかなか会えないこともございますが、出会うことができてよかったです。