Reviewed by: switch
With a large group of 60 to 80 Japanese tourists, there were about 40 people on each boat, making it a bit cramped inside. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy with occasional rain, but the crew was very cheerful and energetic, which made it enjoyable. I hope to participate again when the weather is sunny.
日本人の観光客60~80名での大移動で、船1隻辺り40名いたので、船の中では身動きが取りづらかったです。天候もあいにくの曇り時々雨でしたが、クルーの方達がとても明るく元気に盛り上げてくれたので楽しかったです。今度は晴れているときに参加できたら良いなと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
Reviewed by: あっこ
It was the best experience!
The guide instructed us to get into the water when the dolphins arrived, so we were able to see them up close!
While we were on the boat, the guide also helped us look for marine life, and we got to see:
whales,
manta rays,
whale sharks!
I truly feel lucky.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
最高の一言です。
イルカが来るタイミングで海に降りるよう指示を出してくれるので、近くで見ることができました!
船に乗ってる間も、ガイドさんが生き物をさがしてくれて、
クジラ
マンタ
ジンベイザメ
を見れちゃいました!!
本当に幸運だったと思います。
こんなにステキな体験をさせていただきありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/22 |
Reviewed by: もあな
I visited Kailua, Lanikai Beach, and Kailua Town! Renting a bike costs an additional $10, but I think it's worth it to get around in a limited amount of time! The Japanese staff kindly shared information about the town, suggesting that takeout from Boots & Kimo's is better and telling me about shops that only locals know, which helped me navigate efficiently. Also, I was happy that lunch was included ❤︎ The recommended pizza was really delicious! If I have the chance to go again, I would definitely participate once more!
カイルア、ラニカイビーチ、カイルアタウンを周りました!
自転車はプラス$10かかりますが借りた方が限られた時間の中で周ることができると思います!日本人のスタッフの方が丁寧に町のことを教えてくれ、ブーツアンドキモズはテイクアウトの方がいいよとかこんなお店あるよとか現地の人しか知らない知識をきけて順序よく周れました
あと、ランチ付きは嬉しい❤︎オススメのピザはめっちゃ美味しかったです!
行く機会があればまた参加しようと思います!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(ビーチアイテムレンタル+ランチ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Marlene
We had so much fun! It was our first time and we cant wait to go back! Our instructor was so nice and he took his time and showed us everything. We seen lots of fish and a couple turtles
Hi Marlene, glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again. Thanks, Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 38915
I participated on a sunny day in February. The staff were cheerful and bright, making it a fun experience. We were able to see wild dolphins. However, we didn't see as many as we had hoped from the photos, and the time we spent watching them was brief. This can depend on the weather and luck. On the day we participated, it was quite windy and the waves were high, which made it cold and required some stamina. Some participants experienced seasickness.
They put a lot of effort into searching for dolphins. It took a while to find them, and we ran out of time for snorkeling, but we did see whales as well.
Since our belongings got wet from the high waves, I recommend protecting anything you don't want to get wet with sturdy plastic. Also, due to the dolphin search and road congestion, the return time can be a bit delayed, so it's better not to schedule anything too tight after the tour.
2月の晴れた日に参加しました。スタッフのみなさんは笑顔で明るく楽しかったです。野生のイルカが見られました。写真で期待していたほどは見られず、見た時間は少しでした。これについては天候や運もあります。参加した日は風が強く、波も高かったので寒くて体力もいりました。参加者の中には船酔いする人もいました。
イルカ探しを一生懸命してくれます。イルカ探しに時間がかかり、時間切れでシュノーケリングができなくなりましたが、クジラも見られました。
高波で荷物が濡れたので、濡らしたくないものはしっかりビニールで防ぐことを勧めます。
イルカ探しや道路混雑で帰りの時間が少し遅くなることもあるので、ツアー後の予定をギリギリに入れない方が良いです。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It was very lucky to see whales on the tour.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo
Iruka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
クジラも見れたツアーで、とてもラッキーでしたね。
また次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/09 |
Reviewed by: うさぎ
The staff were friendly, and the service on board was attentive. On the way to Lanai Island, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins, and it was wonderful to stop the boat and take our time to watch them. Once we arrived at Lanai Island, we were able to see many colorful fish while snorkeling! Those who wished could participate in a tour of Lanai Island, and I joined. The local female guide was very polite and shared many stories unique to the area. On the return trip, we enjoyed drinks while watching the sunset, making for a truly lovely time. I would definitely like to go again!
フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんで、船内でのサービスも行き届いていました。ラナイ島に到着する途中、野生のイルカの群れにも遭遇し、船をとめて、ゆっくり眺める時間も素晴らしかったです。ラナイ島に到着してのシュノーケリングでは、色とりどりの魚をたくさん見ることができました!
希望する人は、ラナイ島内の観光に参加することができ、参加しました。ガイドの現地の女性もとても丁寧に、地元の方ならではのお話をたくさん聞かせてくださいました。
帰りの船内も、夕暮れを見ながらお酒をいただき、とても素敵な時間となりました。またぜひ、行きたいです!
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| Packages: | シュノーケルプラン(2018年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
Reviewed by: 非公開
Last year, I participated in a dolphin tour with a Japanese guide, so when I compare the two experiences, I felt a sense of neglect here. Since it was an English tour, I couldn't catch much anyway, and the explanations were brief, plus there was no guide who entered the water with us. However, as soon as we got into the water, there were a lot of dolphins. They came really close, and I could see even the little scratches on their backs clearly. After that, while moving to another snorkeling spot, they looked for whales, and we were actually able to see one. The snorkeling was in a very clear area, and on the way back, they shared stories about the Big Island of Hawaii. I think it would have been even better if I could speak English, but I had a great experience.
去年は日本人のガイドさんのイルカツアーに参加していたので、比較してみると放置感はありました。英語のツアーなのでどうせ聞き取れないのですが、説明も短く一緒に海に入ってくれるガイドさんはいませんでした。それでも海に入ったとたんたくさんのイルカがいました。
本当に近くまで来てくれて、背中のちょっとしたキズまではっきりみえました。その後、別のシュノーケルのスポットに移動する間くじらを探してくれて、実際にみることができました。とても透明感のある場所でシュノーケルをして、帰りはハワイ島のお話をしてくれました。英語ができたらもっと良かったと思いますが、良い経験をさせていただきました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. While we handle reservations and customer inquiries in Japanese, we do not conduct tours in Japanese, so there may be some language barriers during the tour. However, I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. It’s wonderful that the dolphins came so close, and you were able to see whales as well. Thank you for sharing such lovely photos.
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。弊社では、予約やお客様のご質問にはこうして日本語で対応させていただいておりますが、日本語のツアーは催行していないため、ツアーの間はどうしても言語の壁というものが少なからずあるかと思いますが、ツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。イルカたちもそんなに近くまで来てくれたのですね。クジラも見られたのこと。すてきな写真もシェアしていただき、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き】通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Yumi
It was so lucky to sit next to the pilot! The best view and nice weather. Kind and well-experienced pilot. It was expensive but worth trying.
Just the recording of the flight for US$40 was too high. And the conflict with the USB being ready and the bus schedule was too tight.
NB: Check my pick-up time on the voucher!!! It was actually the flight schedule. I was about to miss the biggest event of the trip!!!
That was your Veltra mistake.
It was so lucky to sit next to the pilot!
The best view and nice weather. Kind and well experienced Pilot. It was expensive but worth to try.
Just the recording the flight US$40 was too high. And the confliction of USB to be ready and bus schedule was too tight.
NB: Check my pick up time on the Vaucher !!! It was actually the flight schedule. I was about miss the beggest event of the trip!!!
That was your Veltra mistake.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Karla M.
Absolutely beautiful! Omg, I can't even describe this beauty. Breathtaking & amazing. Being able to enjoy this creation of nature was beyond beautiful. My boyfriend enjoyed it too but I was mesmerized. Worth every penny of our tour.
We did Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure & BBQ Lunch Boat Tour & it was excellent.
The crew was was just amazing. They were super nice, sweet, courteous.
Loved everything about this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Jane
We had the best adventure. After seeing so many other cruises going out looking crowded and rushed we were a bit concerned.
Turned up at 8.30, check in process easy and efficient =)
Great weather, even better staff.
And best of all plenty of space for all on the catamaran. We were blessed with a small group.
Short cruise out and we were already spotting turtles.
All our equipment checked, help given if needed and off we went. 2 hours of watching dozens of green sea turtles in their natural environment. AMAZING!!
having Zac in the water with his trusty surf board gave everyone a great sense of ease.
On our tour was a gentleman who didn't feel to sure in the water but the boys went out of their way to get him an extra floatation buoy and stayed close til he felt more comfortable.
I would recommend Ruski (?) and Zac and the Mana Kai tour to anyone who asked.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: co-linda93
I was really able to swim with dolphins. The experience was incredibly moving! Looking back now, I'm glad I was able to make a reservation!
Although I had no snorkeling experience and went out into the ocean, thanks to the support and advice from the swim instructor, I was ultimately able to see the dolphins up close, and I'm really glad I went!
The captain loves the ocean, dolphins, and whales more than anything, and I realized that because of that love, there is so much he can understand and teach us. His love for the animals was overflowing, and that's why we were able to have such an amazing experience. He also assessed the spots from a professional perspective, making for a very satisfying time.
I would love to participate again once I can snorkel! Thank you very much!!!
本当にイルカと泳げました。感動はかなり大きかったです!
今思えば予約がとれてよかった!と思っております。
シュノーケリング未経験で沖に出てしまった私ですが、スイムインストラクターの方のサポートやアドバイスで最終的にはイルカを間近で見ることができて本当に行ってよかった!です。
船長さんが何よりも海、イルカ、クジラなどのことが大好きで、大好きだからこそわかること、教えられることがたくさんあるんだなと思います。動物たちへの愛が溢れていて、だからこそ私たちの体験が得られたんだなと思います。ポイントもプロの目線で見極めてくれてかなり満足な時間でした。
またシュノーケルできるようになって参加したいものです!ありがとうございました!!!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Lei Philbrick
We got to spend a lot of time watching the Spinner Dolphins swim under and around us as we were in the water. Captain Nick and Trevor were great guides!
Thank you for joining us!
We are looking forward to seeing you again:)
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| Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/24 |
Reviewed by: tom
The captain and the swim guide were both Japanese with blue eyes, and their love for the sea radiated from them.
Perhaps we were lucky with the timing, as we were fortunate enough to see whales, which got everyone on board very excited.
The dolphins we aimed to see were not at an easily accessible spot, but they knew the locations where we could feel closer to them. If I have the chance to come back to the Big Island, I would love to participate again.
船長、スイムガイド共に青い目をした日本人で、海が好きな感じが
全身からあふれ出ていました。
参加したタイミングが良かったのかクジラも運良く見ることができ、
船内一同大盛り上がりでした。
目当てのイルカも安易に見られるポイントではなく、より近くに感じられる
ポイントを熟知しており、次回ハワイ島に来る機会があったら、また参加
させてもらいたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: PiPi
I participated in mid-February. What I was really glad to have were the wetsuit, a large plastic bag for my belongings, and an underwater camera.
It was a cool day, and I was worried about the cold, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. Sitting in the shade of the boat was really cold, so it was definitely the right decision to rent it. My belongings were stored under the seat, but of course, waves came into the boat. Since clothes and bags got wet, it was also a good idea to bring a large plastic bag. I bought an underwater camera for this trip, and I was really satisfied that I could capture great photos and videos of the dolphins!
The Japanese guide was adorable, and the local crew members were all very friendly, making it a really fun tour! At first, we didn't encounter any dolphins and only saw whales, but in the end, we came across a pod of dolphins and were able to swim with them! I definitely want to participate again next time.
2月中旬の参加です。あってよかったなと思ったのは、ウェットスーツと、荷物を入れる大きなビニール袋と、水中カメラでした。
その日は涼しく、寒さが心配のためウェットスーツを$10で借りました。船の日陰のとこに座っていたら、ほんとに寒くて借りて正解でした。また荷物は座席の下に入れますが、もちろん船に波が入ってきます。洋服とかバッグとか濡れるので、大きなビニール袋も持って行って正解でした。またこの旅行のために水中カメラを購入しましたが、バッチリとイルカの姿を写真でも動画でも撮れたのが自分的には満足でした!
日本人のガイドさんは可愛い方で、また乗組員の現地の方もノリがいい方々ばかりで、ほんとに楽しいツアーでした!
最初はなかなかイルカに出会えず、クジラばかり目撃してましたが、最後にはイルカの群れに出会い、一緒に泳げました!
またぜひ、次回も参加したいです。
Thank you for your nice suggestion about using plastic bags since water comes in on the boat! It seems that it was a whale tour instead of a dolphin tour for a while, but I'm glad you were able to meet Dolphin Sensei in the end. Please come back to visit Dolphin Sensei and Professor Whale again; we look forward to seeing you!
船の上は水が入ってきますので、ビニール袋のナイスなご意見ありがとうございます!
しばらくはイルカでなくクジラツアーだったようですが、最後にはイルカ先生と出会えたとのことでよかったです。
またイルカ先生とクジラ教授に会いに遊びに来て下さいね、おまちしています!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: みっちゃん
This year, it seems there were unusually strong winds, and it was very cold (≧∀≦). I thought the sandbar would be shallower, but of course, the time of day matters, and I should have done proper research and made a reservation. The staff were very fun and wonderful people!
今年は例年になく?強風が吹いていたらしく、とても寒かったです(≧∀≦)
サンドバーではもっと浅瀬になるのかと思っていましたが、当然時間帯もあるわけで、ちゃんとリサーチして予約するべきでした。
スタッフはとても楽しい素敵な方達でした!
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/15 |
Reviewed by: みちゅまま
I was worried because the day before was a cold, rainy day during the rainy season, but on the day of the trip, it was clear skies! The bus driver who picked us up was friendly, which lifted our spirits. We took off our beach sandals and boarded the boat barefoot. My son was worried about seasickness, but we arrived at the sandbar before he could feel sick (laughs). Even in shallow areas, the water was only up to our knees, and there was no beach, but the sunlit sea sparkled beautifully. We were able to see turtles while snorkeling as well.
After that, we had a great time playing with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Renting a kayak at the hotel costs several thousand yen, so I think this was a good deal.
I actually didn't have high expectations for the lunch buffet, but it was incredibly delicious. The bone-in short ribs and chicken were tender, and putting chili beans on rice was exquisite. There were also desserts and sweets, and whenever they ran low, they quickly refilled them, so I ended up going back for seconds!
During the meal, pufferfish and turtles came around the boat, and we were able to take pictures with them. The guides on the boat were very friendly and attentive, making the experience enjoyable.
On the way back, the bus had fluffy towels on the seats, making for a comfortable return. Thank you very much!
雨季の参加で、前日が寒い雨の日だったので、心配していたのですが、当日は快晴!
お迎えのバスの運転手さんも感じよく気分は上々。
ビーチサンダルを脱いで裸足で乗船。息子が船酔いを心配していたのですが酔う前に(笑)サンドバーに到着。浅い所でも膝下くらいで砂浜は出ていなかったのですが、陽が当たる海はキラキラしてとても綺麗でした。シュノーケルでもバッチリ亀を見ることができました。
そのあとも、カヤックやサップで遊んだり楽しい時間を過ごしました。ホテルでカヤックを借りるだけでも何千円もするので、お得だと思います。
実はあまり期待していなかったランチバイキングだったのですが、とーっても美味しかった。骨つきカルビも鶏肉も柔らかくて、ご飯にチリビーンズをかけて食べるのは絶品でした。デザートもスイーツもあり、少なくなるとすぐに足してくれてお代わりして食べてしまいました!
食事の時にも船の周りにふぐ?や亀がやってきて、一緒に写真も撮れました。
船のガイドのお姉さん達もとてもフレンドリーでとても気遣いがすばらしくあたのしかったです。
帰りのバスもシートにふかふかのタオルを敷いてあり、心地よく帰ることができました。
ありがとうございました!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating this time. Although the weather in Hawaii can be unpredictable, I'm glad to hear it was clear. From Michumama's report, I could feel the fun of the tour day!! I'm also happy that you enjoyed the chili beans! The people of Hawaii really love chili beans~~. Even the tour captain eats them every day!! 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。 ハワイの天気は読めないのですが、快晴とのことで良かったです。みちゅまま様のレポートから、ツアー当日の楽しさが伝わってきました!!また、チリビーンズの美味しさを分かってもらえて嬉しいです!ハワイの人々はチリビーンズが大好きなんですよ〜〜。ツアーキャプテンも、毎日食べているほどです!!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<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: すずき
First, we had some free time at the sandbar. We took pictures together, and the staff took photos with a GoPro. It seems we can get those photos from the website about a week later. After that, we went snorkeling to see fish and sea turtles. However, the water was quite murky, so there weren't many fish, and the turtles were only visible from a distance.
Afterward, we had lunch. There was meat, fruit, and snacks, along with warm tomato soup and coffee to help us warm up after being in the cold sea.
Then we had more free time, where we played with the paddleboards, floats, and beach volleyball. At the end, a turtle came close to the shallow water near the boat, allowing us to see it up close. It was a lot of fun!
まずはサンドバーで自由に過ごす時間がありました。みんなで写真を撮ったり、スタッフの方がゴープロで撮影してくれました。1週間後くらいにホームページからその写真ももらえるらしいです。そのあとは、シュノーケルで魚やウミガメを見ました。ただ、海が結構濁っていて、魚も少なく、ウミガメもぼんやり見えるくらいでした。
そのあとは昼食です。肉やフルーツ、お菓子もあって海で冷えた体にあったまるトマトスープやコーヒーなどもありました。
そのあとはまた自由時間で、ザップやうきわ、ビーチバレーをして遊びました。最後は船の近くの浅瀬までカメが寄ってきてくれて触れるような距離で見ることができました。とても楽しかったです!
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We appreciate you sharing the wonderful sandbar photos. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tour. 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。 素晴らしいサンドバーの写真のシェア、ありがとうございます。弊社のツアーを楽しんで頂けたようで、スタッフ一同嬉しく思います。またのお越しを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<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: mameme
I was able to see sea turtles! Since it was the rainy season, the visibility was a bit unclear, but the weather was nice, the sandbar was very beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish! It became a great memory, and I'm glad I participated! The shuttle bus was cold, so a jacket is a must! There weren't many places to put luggage or eat on the boat since it was crowded. Those who were able to put their bags on the bench first had to eat standing up. Isn’t there too many people on one tour...? The staff were all cheerful and very nice!
海ガメが見れました!
雨季とゆうこともあり透明度は微妙でしたが、良い天気で サンドバーもとても綺麗で魚もたくさん見れました!良い思い出になり参加してよかったです!送迎は大型バス寒いです。
上着必須!船には人がたくさん乗るので荷物を置くところ、ご飯を食べる所があまりないです。最初にベンチに荷物を置けた人以外ご飯も立ったままでした。1回のツアーに人を乗せすぎでは…? スタッフの方は皆さん明るく良い方ばかりでした!
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 嵐の夜に
The weather was wonderful, and I was able to see a pod of dolphins! I also saw turtles and colorful fish, making it an amazing experience. Personally, I think I saw more beautiful fish than in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. My solo trip, which took over a month traveling through Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and Hawaii, ended in Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience. The president of the company that organized this optional tour was also a very nice person, and our conversation was enjoyable. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.
天気にも恵まれ、イルカの群にも会うことができました!
亀やカラフルな魚も見れ、最高な体験となりました。
個人的には、オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフよりも綺麗な魚たちが見れたと思います。
1ヶ月以上をかけてアジア・欧州・東欧・ハワイを巡る1人旅の最終地がハワイでしたが、その中でも思い出深い経験となりました。
参加されていた、このオプショナルツアーの会社の社長さんもとても素敵な方で、話しも楽しく、またハワイに行くことがあったら参加したいです。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Please do come and visit Dolphin Middle School and University again when you come to Hawaii! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! ツアーを心より楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです♪ また是非、ハワイにお越しになられた際はイルカ中学・大学に遊びに来てくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Bee
I participated in the Dolphin University about five years ago and had such a great time that this time I decided to join Dolphin Junior High. Last time, I joined in August, so it wasn't too cold, but this time, since I participated in February, it was chilly in Hawaii during the mornings and evenings, and honestly, the water was quite cold.
Since we spent a long time on the boat, with the wind blowing, I strongly recommend dressing warmly. Last time, I was able to see dolphins, but only from a distance, and there were few of them, so we moved by boat and dove about three times just to catch a glimpse of them. This time, I was lucky enough to swim with the dolphins for a long time after just one dive.
We were very close to them, and thanks to the dolphins coming back multiple times, we were able to see them continuously. It was truly moving to swim with the dolphins at a distance where I felt I could reach out and touch them. The weather was also great, and the water was so clear that I was able to see many fish and baby sea turtles while snorkeling.
The photographer Mike was great at creating a fun atmosphere and took lots of pictures while making everyone laugh. I realized that the vibe of the tour and how well the participants are engaged is really important. There were about 800 photos in total, and it would cost around $50 for the data, but since there were about 30-40 tour guests, the photos with us in them were just a small part, and since everyone was wearing wetsuits and goggles, it was hard to tell who was who (laughs).
Of course, there were many beautiful underwater photos, but I thought $50 was a bit steep, so I decided not to purchase them. I think if the price were a bit more reasonable, more participants would buy them. Also, I thought last time that the cleanliness of the portable toilets at the port was unbearable... It takes about one to one and a half hours to return to Waikiki after that, so we have no choice but to use the port facilities. However, for Japanese people, that toilet is quite a painful experience...
It would be helpful if we could at least be driven to a nearby restroom. This is a tour I definitely want to participate in again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope you will consider it. The person who joined me had never been to Hawaii before, and when I asked him what his best memory from this trip was, he immediately replied, "Dolphin Junior High!!!" (laughs) It truly became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
イルカ大学に5年ほど前に参加して、とても楽しかったので今回はイルカ中学に参加することにしました。
前回は8月に参加したため、そこまで寒くはなかったですが、今回は2月参加のため朝晩は冷えるハワイで、増してや海の中は正直かなり寒かったです。
船に乗って長時間移動するので、風も吹きますし、暖かい格好で行くことを強くオススメします。
前回もイルカを見ることができたのですが、遠目でしかみれなかったり、イルカの数も少なかったので3回ほど船で移動してダイブして、なんとかイルカを見れた!という感じでした。
今回はついていたのか、1回のダイブだけでずーーーっとイルカ達と泳ぐことが出来ました。
距離もとても近かったですし、イルカ達が何度も戻ってきてくれたおかげでひっきりなしに会えました。
手を伸ばせば届きそうな距離でイルカ達と泳げて本当に感動しました。
天気もとても良く、海底まで透き通って見えていたのでシュノーケリングもたくさんの魚達や赤ちゃんウミガメにも会うことが出来ました。
カメラマンのマイクも盛り上げ上手でたくさん写真を撮ってはみんなを笑わせてくれますし、このツアーはやっぱり雰囲気というか、どれだけ参加者を盛り上げられるかが大事なんだなと感じました。
写真は全部で800枚程度あり、データで50ドル程かかるとのことでしたが、30-40人ほどのツアー客がいるので自分達が写っている写真はほんの一部ですし、みんなウェットスーツとゴーグルをしているため誰が誰だかわかりません(笑)
もちろん写真は水中のものなど素敵なものが多かったですが50ドルは高いなと思い購入は諦めました。
もう少し求めやすい価格にすれば多くの参加者が購入するのでは?と思いました。
あと前回も思ったのですが、港での仮設トイレ(ぼっとん)の汚さは耐えられないレベルです…その後ワイキキまで戻るのに1時間から1時間半くらい?はかかるので港でするしかないのです。
ただ、日本人にはあれはなかなかの苦痛なトイレです…。
せめて、近くのトイレまで車で移動して頂けると助かります。
次回もハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したいツアーなのでご検討よろしくお願いします^^;
一緒に参加した彼は人生初ハワイでしたが、この旅で1番の思い出は?と聞くと、イルカ中学!!!と即答してました(笑)
本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you, Bee. We look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo Beeさん、
ありがとうございます、また是非お待ちしてお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: テツヤ
Dolphins are wild creatures, so there's no guarantee that you'll see them, but this tour offers a high probability of encountering them. The reason for this is that the instructor drives the boat and selects snorkeling points based on the dolphins' behavior that day. They also provide detailed instructions to help you see the dolphins up close. When the dolphins appeared right in front of us, I was very excited. I believe this is the only tour where you can see wild dolphins up close with such a high probability. I had a really great time participating. Thank you!
イルカは野生の生き物なので必ず会えると言う保証はありませんがこのツアーは、ほとんどの確率で会えます。
それは何故かと言うと、インストラクターの方が船を運転してその日のイルカの調子でポイントを選んでシュノーケリングをするからです。
またイルカを間近で見るために細かい指示をしてくれます。
今回イルカがの前に現れて、とても興奮しました。これだけ高い確率で野生のイルカを間近に見ることができるツアーはここのツアーだけだと思います。
参加できてほんとに楽しかったです。
ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン<1名様申し込み> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Martin Kim
It was a wonderful experience in my life. sandbar is also unique site and unexpected view..I could see beach shore and fish from sea and stand on the sea!! how to imagine ? play volleyball on the sea
And english guider, singer, all crew are so nice and kind to be comfortable for us to enjoy activitie and bbq lunch tour.
I will absolutely recommend this captain bob's sanbar and snorkel tour to my friends and coworkers who plan to go on vacation in Hawaii.
Thanks.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: お父ちゃん
I participated in an all-Hawaii cruise tour. I joined because I was longing to see the beautiful sandbars like in the pictures, but unfortunately, the water was deeper than knee-high... And above all, it was very cold since it was March. The snorkeling was quite chilly due to the low seawater temperature. However, the delicious BBQ lunch made up for those downsides! The tour guide was also very nice. When I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely try to get my sandbar revenge with this company.
オールハワイ・クルーズのツアーに参加しました。写真で見るようなキレイなサンドバーに憧れての参加でしたが残念ながら膝丈以上の深さ、、、。そして何より3月ということもあり非常に寒かった。シュノーケリングも海水温が非常に低く凍える寒さ。しかしそのマイナス面を補ってくれるBBQランチの美味さ!!そして添乗員さんも非常に良い方でした。またハワイに行く際はこちらの会社でサンバーリベンジします。
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Second time I have used this tour to get to and from Hanauma Bay. Especially a great value if you already have your own snorkeling equipment as you can take the price down a few dollars without equipment rental.
Go first thing in the morning and be ready to get into the water by 8am or earlier. That way you can snorkel without the crowds until the circus arrives around 10am. By then I had already gotten 2 full hours of relatively unspoiled pics of all that I wanted to take and enjoyed lounging on the beach until the pickup time.
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| Packages: | Shuttle Only |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Mike
For a quick tour where you will more than likely run into several honu, the Mana Kai Catamaran morning snorkel is a great value. We not only ran into 5-6 large honu at the shell cleaning station, we also found a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain careful followed the dolphins at a safe distance, so we managed to snap some great pics.
Will definitely do again upon my next return!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Judy
Trip was really fun. I was afraid of getting sea sick but the water was calm. I’ve been on many snorkel trips in Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas that take you out on a boat for 5 hours or so and provide lunch. Those I felt were way too long and you lose half the day. This one was only about 2.5 hours in the morning which was perfect. We had our 10 year old son with us and his attention span is short and he tires out after 30 minutes of snorkeling. Best part was we got on and off the boat at Waikiki Beach and did not have to drive to a harbor so we saved another hour or so. We saw lots of turtles right away and our son loved snorkeling with the turtles even though he was not a good swimmer. They provide life vests to everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: ピーチ
I participated with my mother. The guide stayed close to my mother, who had trouble with her breathing technique, which allowed both of us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. The guide was very knowledgeable about the fish spots, so we were able to see a variety of fish efficiently, which was great. The fish swam very close to us and were beautiful.
However, it happened to be a very cold day, so I gave it one star less. The tour itself was excellent.
母と二人で参加。上手く息継ぎできない母にずっとついてくださって、私も母も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめました。魚のポイントもよくご存じなので、様々な種類の魚を効率よく見れて良かったです。魚もすぐ近くに泳いでいてとてもきれいでした。
たまたま、この日は非常に寒かったので星を一つとりました。ツアー自体は最高でした。
Dear Peach, thank you for joining us again with your mother for the second time. We were very happy to have you back. Although the conditions had some waves that day, the visibility was good and there were plenty of fish, allowing your mother to enjoy herself until the end. This winter in Hawaii has been quite chilly, with water temperatures dropping below 21 degrees on some days, so we had you wear wetsuits, but I apologize for the cold.
Please do come back during a warmer season next time. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ピーチ様、この度はお母様とお二人で2回目のご参加ありがとうございます。リピートしていただけてとても嬉しかったです。この日は少し波ありコンディションではありましたが、透明度もよく魚もいっぱいで最後までお母様にもがんばっていただけました。この冬のハワイは結構寒く水温も21度を下回る日もあったりしていますので、ウェットスーツは着ていただきましたが、それでも寒くてごめんなさいね。
是非次回はもうちょっと暖かいシーズンにお越しくださいね。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/11 |
Reviewed by: のんたん
We went on our honeymoon. Swimming with dolphins requires a lot of stamina... I was able to see one dolphin swimming from a distance.
When viewing dolphins from the boat, it was so much fun to see them mating and to be able to watch many dolphins chasing the boat up close! Just this experience made it worth participating in the tour. I was also moved to see three sea turtles!! It was my first time snorkeling, and there were so many fish, plus we were able to take a lot of photos, which was great! I wish we could buy the photo data just for ourselves, even if it was a bit pricey. I don't need the ones with everyone in them... But it became the best memory!
新婚旅行で行きました。イルカと泳ぐのは体力が必要です・・・。泳いでいるイルカを遠目で1匹見れました。
船からイルカを見るときは、交尾とかみれたり、船おっかけてくるたくさんのイルカが凄く至近距離で見れたりとっても楽しかったです!!これだけでツアー参加して良かったです。ウミガメも3匹いて感動しました!!初のシュノーケリングでしたが魚もたくさんいて、写真も沢山撮ってもらえてよかったです!!写真データが、自分たちだけのでも、多少割高でいいので買えたらいいのになーって思いました。みんながうつってるやつはいらないです・・・。でも最高な思い出になりました。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time!
Iruka Office
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたとのこと大変うれしく思います。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております!
Iruka Office
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/17 |
Reviewed by: りーた
I was impressed by the beauty of the ocean. The hamburger I had on the boat was very delicious!! I would like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
海のきれいさに感動しました。
また船の上で食べるハンバーガーはとっても美味しかったです!!
またハワイに行った時は参加したいです。
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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: | 2019/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My sister and I signed up for the tour, and on the day of the tour, there were four participants including two foreigners. The weather was completely different from the rain the day before; it was clear and relatively warm. Although there weren't large schools of fish, we saw some swimming around, which was very enjoyable! Additionally, we miraculously encountered a sea turtle, which was incredibly moving :) According to our guide, it had been about a month since the last sighting…! I was so happy. The water temperature was cold even with a wetsuit, and it was a bit murky when diving, possibly due to the rain the day before, but I was very satisfied. Our guide, Chieko, was cheerful and friendly, making it a very enjoyable tour. Thank you!
姉妹2人でツアーに申し込み、当日は外国人2名も合わせて4名の参加でした。この日は前日の雨とは打って変わって快晴で比較的あたたかく、大群とはいきませんでしたがお魚さんもそこらで泳いでいてとても楽しかったです!また、奇跡的にウミガメにも遭遇でき、大変感動しました:) ガイドさんによれば1ヶ月ぶりぐらいだとか…!嬉しかったです。水温はウェットスーツを着ていても冷たく、前日の雨のせいか潜ると少し白んでいましたがとても満足です。ガイドのちえこさんも明るく気さくに話してくださりとても楽しいツアーになりましたありがとうございました!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. It was truly a beautiful day with clear blue skies and perfect ocean weather. Recently, it has often been the case that we haven't been able to see the turtles unless we go further out, but today, we were really lucky to find them in a very visible spot inside the keyhole! It had been a long time since I last saw them here. Unfortunately, the turtles were too busy eating to come up to the surface, but I believe you were able to observe them well. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
If you have the opportunity, please consider repeating the tour together. I would love to take you further out next time. It's very beautiful there.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。この日は本当に綺麗な青空の海日和でしたね。最近は沖まで出ないと亀さんには会えない時が多かったのですが、今日は本当にラッキーな事にインサイドのキーホールの内側のとても見やすいところにいましたね!ここで見たのは本当に久し振りでした。残念ながら亀さんはお食事に夢中で海面には上がって来てくれませんでしたが、ゆっくり十分観察できたかと思います。楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。
是非また機会がありましたら、お二人でツアーにリピートして下さいね。今度は沖の方までご案内させていただきたいです。とても綺麗ですよ。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/15 |
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Dear Moana,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Kailua and Lanikai. Please come back to visit Kailua and Lanikai when you are in Hawaii again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
もあな様
ツアーにご参加およびコメントのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルア・ラニカイを満喫して頂けたようで、私共もうれしく思います。
またハワイのお越しの際は、カイルア・ラニカイに遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。
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