Hawaii
I participated on the first night after arriving on the Big Island. Even though the encounter rate is 99%, I was worried that I might not see any... but that was not the case!! A total of nearly six manta rays appeared, showing their bellies while feeding. They came so close that it felt like I could touch them, and it was an amazing sight. The guide was also very kind and attentive, and I had a truly wonderful time. Next time I come to the Big Island, I would like to participate in the manta ray experience again.
ハワイ島に到着した初日の夜に参加しました。
遭遇率99%といえど、もしかしたら会えないかも…と心配していましたか、なんのその!!
合計6羽近くのマンタが現れ、お腹を見せてご飯を食べてくれました。
触れてしまいそうな距離まで来てくれ、圧巻の光景でした。
ガイドのお姉さんも親切丁寧に対応してくれ、とても素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
次回ハワイ島に来るときは、またマンタ大学に参加したいと思います。
Aloha, Miporin,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all thrilled that you were able to experience the excitement of seeing wild mantas up close enough to touch.
When you come to Oahu again, we also have tours such as the Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, みぽりん様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
野生のマンタ達を触れるほどの近距離でみる迫力を体験していただけてスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
This was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii! My wife, who can't swim, managed to snorkel all the way to the end. We got close to a sea turtle and thoroughly enjoyed the Hawaiian waters! I highly recommend it!
今回のハワイ旅行で一番の当たりでした!
泳げない妻が、必死にシュノーケリングで最後まで泳ぎ切りました。
海ガメとも接近でき、ハワイの海を満喫しました‼️
おすすめです❗
Aloha! Was it your wife's first time snorkeling? I'm sure you feel even prouder of her now. Please come back and visit us again. Mahalo.
アロハ!奥様シュノーケル初挑戦でしたか!? 奥様のことをより一層自慢に思われたのでは。
またお二人遊びにいらしてくださいね。マハロ。
This was amazing just like your first zip line experience except with a whole different technology and this time underwater. The staff was awesome and welcoming. Pictures/video for souvenirs and the definite conversations back home were very well done and superbly arranged by the divers - Kudos on the shots!
Regarding the sandbar, the tides are important, so I think you'll have a great time if you consider that when booking a tour. On the day we went, the water level was just about knee-deep, so the white sandy beach was visible and it was really beautiful!
サンドバーに関しては、潮の満ち干が重要なので、それを考慮してツアーを申し込むと、とても楽しめると思います。私たちが利用した日は、海面が丁度膝下くらいの高さだったので、白い砂浜が見えてすごくきれいでした!
The Molokini Island tour was amazing. The water clarity was outstanding. And the detailed attention from our Japanese guide, Takako, was wonderful. Above all, her kind and cheerful demeanor made the experience very enjoyable. I would love to do it again. Thank you!
モロキニ島ツアーは最高でした。海の透明度は最高でした。そして日本人ガイドのたか子さんの細かな対応。何よりも親切な明るい対応でとても楽しく過ごせました。またリピートしたいです。ありがとうございました
I had an amazing time! The staff were fun and shared a lot of interesting stories, so I was never bored. I laughed a lot! A turtle also came by, and I was able to swim with it. It was incredible! Thank you for taking so many photos as well. The barbecue on the boat was delicious, and I even had seconds. I thought I might get seasick, but since the boat was only moving for about five minutes and then we were just floating around in the sea, I didn't feel sick at all. I couldn't do snorkeling, but I borrowed various things like a bodyboard and stand-up paddleboard and had a great time playing.
すごーく楽しかったです!スタッフの方が楽しい方で、たくさん面白い事を喋ってくれてまったく退屈しませんでした。大笑いでした!亀さんも来てくれて一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。すごい!写真もたくさん撮っていただきありがとうございました(^^)船上のバーベキューも美味しかったです。おかわりもしました。酔うかなと思ったけど、船は5分くらいであとは海でぷかぷか遊んでたのでまったく酔いませんでした。シュノーケルが無理なので、ボディボードやスタンダップパドル等色々貸していただいていっぱい遊びました。
Aloha! You must have had a perfect time playing, laughing, and eating a lot in the heavenly sea with your family. Please come back to visit us again. We will be waiting for that day along with the sea turtles.
アロハ!天国の海でいっぱい遊んで、いっぱい笑って、いっぱい食べて。ご家族でなんてパーフェクトに楽しんでいただけたんでしょう。
またきっと遊びにいらしてくださいね。その日を海がめとともにお待ちしております。
We participated in a sandbar tour for the first time as a family of three. It was the only day of our trip that it rained all day. Despite the unfortunate weather, the staff communicated in Japanese and made us feel at ease. The water level at the sandbar was about waist-deep, but we had a great time playing volleyball and other activities. We also encountered sea turtles and manta rays. The BBQ cheeseburger for lunch was even better than we expected! There were seconds available, but one was filling enough. Drinks like cola and iced tea were free. On the way back, we experienced some engine trouble with the boat, but we were towed back safely by a helper boat. The staff explained the issues thoroughly, so we were able to enjoy the experience without any worries.
家族3人で初めてのサンドバーツアー参加でした。
今回の旅行で唯一の終日”雨”。。。
生憎の天気の中、スタッフも日本語を駆使し、なごませていただきました。
サンドバーの水位は股下程度ほどでしたが、バレーボール等で楽しく過ごせました。
そして、ウミガメ&マンタにも遭遇することができました。
ランチのBBQチーズバーガーは予想以上においしかった!!
お代わりありましたが、一つで満腹なサイズです。
ドリンクもコーラ、アイスティーなど、フリーでした。
帰りに船のエンジントラブルがありましたが、助っ人の船で牽引して
無事帰港できました。
トラブルも丁寧に説明していただき、全く不安なく過ごすことができました。
We had an amazing day kayaking and snorkeling with our fabulous tour guide Jake . He was so knowledgeable about the islands and the ocean and even gave us a Hawaiian language lesson ! He was super hands on and made us feel like he was our friend and not just our tour guide ! Fabulous !
It was supposed to rain, but the weather was fantastic. (The wind was strong.)
The BBQ on the boat was also very delicious.
The highlight was encountering many sea turtles.
While snorkeling around the coral reef, a turtle swam alongside me.
I will definitely go again next time.
雨予報でしたが、天気は最高でした。(風は強い)
船上BBQも大変おいしかったです。
1番はたくさんのウミガメに遭遇できたことです。
シュノーケリングでサンゴ礁を1周した際、カメが一緒に泳いでくれました。
次回も必ず行きます。
Thanks to the attentive service and safety management of the Japanese staff, my elderly mother was able to enjoy herself with peace of mind. They were truly hardworking and sincere, wonderful Japanese staff. Thank you very much.
日本人スタッフのきめ細やかなサービスと安全管理のおかげで、高齢の母も安心して楽しむことができました。本当に働き者で誠実感あふれるステキな日本人スタッフでした。ありがとうございます。
One of the coolest things we’ve done. The Manta rays would get so close and were so graceful and gentle.
The crew, including Capt Mike Morgan, was awesome and ensured we had a fabulous time. I would rate this as a MUST DO on the big island! Experience of a lifetime!
Thank you for reviewing your trip with us. We are happy to know you enjoyed it. A Hui Hou!!
I always find it easy to make reservations with VELTRA.
I participated in a sandbar tour for the first time. The staff were fun and lively, and I had a wonderful time. As for the main event, we saw so many sea turtles that it felt almost staged! (laughs) The sandbar was beautiful, and the snorkeling that followed was safe and well-organized, making it enjoyable even for my 5-year-old child!
I would love to use this service again. Thank you!
VELTRAは予約も簡単でいつも利用させていただいています。
はじめてサンドバーツアーに参加しました。
スタッフ方々も楽しく盛り上げて頂き、とても良い時間を過ごさせて頂きました。
肝心の内容は、ウミガメウオッチングは仕込み?なくらい見られてました!笑
サンドバーもとてもキレイで、その後のシュノーケリングも安全の配慮も完璧で楽しく出来き5歳の子供も楽しく出来ました!
また利用したいです。
ありがとうございました!
The wind was strong and the weather wasn't great, but the crew on the boat was really good at keeping things lively, and I had a great time. Since it was close to high tide, I’d like to go again when I can walk normally.
風が強く、天気もイマイチでしたが、船の方が盛り上げ上手で楽しく過ごせました。
満潮近かったので、今度は普通に歩ける時に行きたいです。
The guidance was clear and easy to understand in Japanese, allowing me to enjoy the half-day experience. I checked the tide schedule in advance and chose the morning course since I was attending with a one-year-old. Although I couldn't go snorkeling because I had my child with me, I still had a great time. This was my second time participating, but unfortunately, the weather was a bit worse compared to my last visit. I would like to come back on a sunny day to show my child the sandbar!
日本語で分かりやすく誘導してくださり、半日通して楽しく参加できました。
事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて、また1歳の子連れで参加だったため、午前だけのコースにしました。
子連れだったのでシュノーケリングはできませんでしたが、十分楽しむことができました。
今回は2度目の参加でしたが、前回とは違い天気が少し悪かったのが残念でした。また天気のいい日に子どもにサンドバーを見せてあげたいのでリベンジしたいと思います!
Awesome people!
Awesome weather!
Totally awesome experience
Great crew just the right amount of time and I burn easy. Just bring stuff to cover up and sunscreen. So much fun and a unbelievable experience. Most of what we saw didnt seem real, like we were watching it on tv.
This time, my wife, who can't swim, wanted to take on the challenge and participated! However, she gave up right after jumping in (^^;
Even so, we were able to enjoy a wonderful time on the boat with the best performances and the attentive service from the crew.
今回、泳げない妻がチャレンジしたいと参加しました❗
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やはり、飛び込んですぐにギブアップ(^^;
それでも船上で最高のパフォーマンスやクルーの細やかなサービスに楽しい一時を過ごす事ができました。
Thank you for your comment. We are all delighted to receive your compliments about the service on board. We hope your wife will definitely come back for another try. We look forward to seeing you again.
書き込みありがとうございます。船上でのサービスにお褒めのお言葉をいただき、スタッフ一同喜んでおります。奥様も是非またリベンジしてください。お待ちしています。
I participated with my mother and daughter. This was the second time for my mother and daughter at the sandbar, and since the water level was up to my mother's chest last time, it seemed scary for them, so we booked a course that matched the low tide.
Thanks to that, the water level was below our knees, and the weather was great, allowing us to have a wonderful time.
We also got to see sea turtles and enjoyed snorkeling around the coral with my daughter.
The tour staff were very friendly and took photos for us. If there's another opportunity, I would definitely like to participate again.
母と娘と3人で参加させていただきました。
母と娘はサンドバー2回目の参加で、前回は水位が母の胸くらいまであり怖かったようなので、干潮時間に合うコースを予約しました。
その甲斐あって水位は膝下、天気も良くて素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。
海亀にも会えて、珊瑚の周りを娘と共にシュノーケリングも楽しめました。
ツアースタッフの方も笑顔いっぱいで、写真を撮っていただいたりしました。
また機会があれば、是非参加したいです。
I participated with my 5-year-old son. He seemed nervous with the unfamiliar life jacket and snorkel, but the class representative, Julie, kindly supported him, and we were able to see dolphins up close. Unfortunately, we could only see sea turtles from the boat because my child gets cold easily, but we spotted about four of them. The spam musubi for a light snack was also delicious. The other participants and the staff were very friendly, and the final hula was a lot of fun. I definitely want to participate again once my son can swim better! Julie, please wait for us until then!
5歳の息子と参加しました。
慣れないライフジャケットとシュノーケルに緊張した様子でしたが学級委員ジュリさんが優しくフォローしてくれてイルカを目の前で見る事が出来ました。
海ガメは残念ながら子供が寒がり船の上からとなりましたが4匹近くで見られました。
軽食のスパムむすびも美味しかったです。
一緒に参加された方、スタッフの方々もノリが良く最後のフラもとても楽しかったです。
また息子がもっと泳げるようになったら絶対参加したいです!
ジュリさんそれまで待っててくださいね!
Aloha, Yo-chan,
We are all very happy that you were able to enjoy a unique experience in Hawaii!!! It was great to meet the sea turtle professor up close from the boat! Please feel free to come back anytime ♪ I will also let Julie know.
On the Big Island, we also have Dolphin High School and Manta University Night School ♪ Please come back and use your scholarship ; ) We look forward to the day we can meet again!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe
Aloha, ようちゃん様
ハワイならではの体験をしていただけて楽しんでいただけてスタッフ一同大変嬉しいです!!!
船の近くからもカメ大教授に会えて良かったです!
またいつでも遊びに来てくださいね♪
ジュリにも伝えておきます。
ハワイ島では、イルカ高等学校、マンタ大学夜学部もございます♪
奨学金を使ってぜひまた遊びに来てください;)
またお会いできる日を楽しみに待っています!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe
I have done dolphin snorkeling in places like Honolulu, Guam, and the Ogasawara Islands, but this was the first time I encountered so many dolphins. In the early morning, the water was very clear, and I could see dolphins from a distance, but after a while, the water became murky, making it a bit difficult to find them even when they said, "There are dolphins!" However, I got to see baby dolphins and a lot of dolphin jumps, which made me very satisfied. There was someone in the tour who was free diving, and I was really envious of them. When we were leaving, the captain sped off at an incredible speed, so be careful! (laughs)
ホノルルやグァム、小笠原などでイルカシュノーケルをしたことがありますが、
こんなにたくさんのイルカと会えたのは初めてです。
朝一番は海も透明度が高く遠くのイルカもたくさん見えましたが
少し時間がたつと海が濁ってきて「イルカいるよー」と言われても潜ってしまうとちょっと探しづらかったです。
でも赤ちゃんイルカも見れたし、イルカジャンプもたくさん見れて大満足でした。
ツアーの中で一人巣潜りされてる方がいらして本当に羨ましかったです。
帰る時、船長さんが恐ろしいスピードでぶっ飛ばすので要注意です(笑)
I checked the low tide times during my stay and chose a day when the tour coincided with low tide. Unfortunately, it was a day with a low tide of 0.9 feet, so the water was only knee-deep, but there were no waves, and both my elementary school-aged children and my one-year-old had plenty of fun playing. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, and I was truly moved! My one-year-old daughter and I waited on the boat during snorkeling, but the staff supported my son. The hamburgers on the boat were delicious, and our cheerful guide was the best! It was a very satisfying day!
滞在期間中の干潮時間を調べてツアー時間と干潮時間がかぶる日を選んで行きました。残念ながら0.9feetの日だったためひざ下くらいでしたが波もなく小学生と1歳の子どもたちもたっぷり遊べました。初めてのサンドバーはとにかく綺麗すぎて感動しました!シュノーケリングは私と1歳の娘は船で待機でしたが、スタッフの方が息子をサポートしてくださりました。船上でのハンバーガーも美味で、陽気なガイドさんがまた最高でした!大満足な1日でした!
The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist, but it was beautifully clear and I was truly impressed. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and I was very satisfied! On top of that, at the diving spot, I was able to swim with sea turtles. Although it rained on and off that day and there was some wind, I was told that the diving spot wasn't very clear, but I was still able to play with a lot of fish, and it was really fun. Also, the personality of the instructor was absolutely wonderful.
サンドバーでの水位は腰あたりまでありましたが、十分綺麗で感動しました。
お昼のハンバーガーも美味しくて、大満足!その上、ダイビングポイントでは、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできました。当日、雨が降ったり止んだりと風もあったので、ダイビングポイントはあまりクリアではないとのことでしたが、たくさんの魚とたわむれることができて、本当に楽しかったです。あと、インストラクターの方の人柄が最高に良かったです。
The hotel pickup arrived on time, and the staff member was Japanese, providing excellent service.
Their attention to detail in communication made for a very reassuring experience, for which I am grateful.
I was also able to see the sea turtles properly, and the image upload service was a wonderful bonus.
ホテルのピックアップも時間までにきちんと来てくださり、日本人の方でしたが大変対応も行き届いておりました。
言葉がけも細やかで、大変安心した中での体験ができ、感謝しております。
ウミガメもちゃんと見ることができましたし、画像のアップロードも大変嬉しいサービスでした。
Dear Kei Mama, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. We are very happy to hear that you were satisfied. It was great that you got to meet the adorable sea turtles! We're also glad that you were able to download the photos successfully. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
けいママ様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。ご満足いただけたようでとても嬉しく思います。かわいいウミガメちゃんにも会えて、良かったですね!!お写真も無事ダウンロードできて良かったです。是非またお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I participated in the morning tour on June 26. The sandbar was cloudy, and the water level was up to my waist, which was disappointing. However, after leaving the sandbar, it gradually cleared up, and I was thrilled to encounter a honu popping up from the deep blue sea.
My husband, who cannot swim, was encouraged to try snorkeling, and he looked genuinely happy to see the underwater world for the first time in his life! The hamburger for lunch was also delicious, and I am grateful to all the staff.
I especially want to thank the Japanese female staff member who was on board; her bright and fun personality was truly wonderful. Thank you! I would like to use your services again.
6月26日の午前のツアーに参加しました。
サンドバーは曇っており、腰辺りまで水位があった為、残念でした。が、サンドバーを出発すると、徐々に晴れてきて、真っ青な海から顔を出すホヌに遭遇出来て嬉しかったです。
泳げない主人に、シュノーケリングを勧めて下さり、人生で初めて海の中を見れた主人は本当に嬉しそうでした!!
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフの皆さんに感謝しております。
特に同乗していた日本人女性のスタッフの方、明るく楽しい性格で、本当に素敵でした。
ありがとうございます!
また利用したいと思っています。
In June, I participated in this tour. When I first tried snorkeling, I struggled and couldn't really see much underwater, which was a disaster. So, I really hesitated about joining this time, but after reading other people's experiences, I decided to go for it.
As a result, I received really kind and thorough instruction from Chieko and Dan, and I am truly grateful to them. I was scared to even put my face in the water and thought I might not be able to do it, but Dan told me to breathe slowly and relax, holding my hand tightly. Then, the tour with six people started! Chieko took over and guided us, swimming while holding our hands. Gradually, my fear disappeared, and when we spotted fish, Chieko would call out and even tell us their names, which made me very happy.
Since the rocks are very close, I recommend borrowing a wetsuit. It helps those who are not very good at swimming to float more easily and prevents injuries. The snorkel I borrowed here ensures that as long as you can breathe through your mouth, no water will come in, so for those who are anxious like me or not confident in swimming, you can definitely participate. If I could do it, anyone can... haha.
Swimming for almost an hour can be quite tiring, but seeing the fish makes all the fatigue disappear. If you want to get out, they will take you back to shore.
Lastly, there can be some seasickness, so I think it's a good idea for those prone to motion sickness to take medication beforehand. Thank you so much, Chieko, for holding my hand and swimming with me until the very end. I had the experience of swimming with fish in the ocean for the first time. I am grateful.
6月、このツアーに参加させていただきました。初めてシュノーケルした時は、上手く出来ずろくに海の中を見る余裕もなく最悪だったので今回参加するにあたって本当に悩みましたが他の方の体験談を読み思い切って参加させていただきました。
結果、本当に親切丁寧に教えてくださってチエコさんダンさんには本当にお世話になりました。顔をつけるところから怖くて無理かなあ?と思っていたところ、ダンさんがゆっくり息をしてください。力抜いてくださいと言って手をしっかり握ってくださいました。そして、6名でのツアースタート!チエコさんに交代してみんなの後をしっかり手をひっぱって泳いでくれました。だんだん怖さもなくなり、魚をみつけてはチエコさんが声をかけてくださって、お魚の名前も教えてくれたり、うれしかったです。岩がとっても近いのでウエットスーツを借りることをおすすめします。泳ぎがあまり得意でない方は浮きやすくなりますし、ケガ防止にもなります。こちらでお借りしたシュノーケルは呼吸さえ口で出来れば絶対に水が入ってくることはありませんので、私のように不安のある方、泳ぎが得意でない方、参加を迷われてる方、大丈夫です。私でもできましたから。。。。笑
1時間近く泳ぎっぱなしでかなり疲れますがお魚さんを見たら疲れも吹っ飛びますよ。上がりたくなれば沖まで連れて行ってくれます。
最後に波酔いがありますので、船酔いしやすい方は薬を飲んでいくといいと思います。
本当にチエコさん最後の最後まで手を引っ張って泳いで下さりありがとうございました。はじめて海の中をお魚さんと一緒に泳げるという体験をさせていただきました。感謝しています。
Candy, thank you for joining our tour! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!! Snorkeling is an activity that anyone can enjoy as long as you breathe calmly through your mouth. It really depends on your enthusiasm to give it a try! (laughs) In our tour, we use dry snorkels, so it's less likely for water to enter your mouth, making it perfect for beginners. Please do consider joining us again when you come back to Hawaii.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
キャンディ様、この度は私達のツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです!!シュノーケリングは落ち着いてゆっくりお口からだけの呼吸をしていただければ、どなたでも楽しんでいただけるアクティビティです。後はやってみよう!と思うご本人様の意気込みでしょうかね(笑)私達のツアーではドライシュノーケルを使いますので、お口に水も入りにくく、初めての方でもきっと大丈夫ですよ。是非またハワイにお越しの際にはリピートしてくださいね。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I found this review very helpful, so I’d like to share my thoughts as well.
I participated with my 6-year-old daughter, who just turned six, and my parents in their 70s, making it a three-generation outing.
Renting a wetsuit was essential, especially for slim individuals, children, and the elderly. It gets surprisingly cold floating in the sea for a long time without a wetsuit, and after seeing the dolphins, when the boat moves to the snorkeling spot, it’s really cold with the wind on a wet body. By the way, it was sunny at the end of June. Everyone on the trip was wearing one.
My daughter wore a swimsuit, a short-sleeve rash guard, rash leggings, and a rented wetsuit that was long-sleeved and shorts. Even with that, she was shivering and had blue lips after getting out of the water. I thought maybe I should have gotten her a thicker, warmer long-sleeve and long-pants rash guard. Since children are just floating and not swimming hard, they get colder more easily.
After snorkeling, my daughter was so cold that she wanted to take off her wet swimsuit immediately, so she quickly changed into her regular clothes on the boat while shivering, put on a windbreaker, and finally stopped shivering once she wore a down jacket. I think it would be reassuring to bring a compact ultra-down jacket from Uniqlo for children who get cold easily.
A children's pool towel with a hood and snaps is convenient for changing anywhere. A super absorbent, quick-drying, ultra-thin chamois towel was also very handy. No matter how many beach towels you have from the hotel, it’s never enough.
By the way, my daughter could do a face-down flutter kick and had her first snorkeling experience at Hanauma Bay the day before. My husband went into the sea first, and the staff helped lower my daughter from the boat, where my husband caught her below. From the boat to the water's surface, it’s close enough that you can sit and your feet won’t reach, but it’s not a scary height. Everyone else jumped in from standing, but since we were last in line, my mother and I sat down and slipped into the sea. They also provide floatation devices. The support and encouragement from the staff were experienced and made me feel really safe while snorkeling.
I recommend the dissolvable motion sickness tablets. I usually get seasick even with a float, but this time I was perfectly fine.
Juri, the class representative, was just like a class representative should be—very caring and someone you can rely on. I was really satisfied with the thoughtful consideration and kindness she showed, and I’m so glad I participated. The bus ride was refreshing and fun, with a very clear guide. I made truly wonderful memories.
I will definitely choose Dolphin Academy again next time! Thank you very much!
今回、こちらの口コミをとても参考にさせていただきましたので、私の感想も少しのせてみますね。
6歳になったばかりの年長さんの娘と、70代の両親と3世代での参加です。
ウェットスーツのレンタルは必須でした。特に細身の方。お子様やお年寄り。必須です!
海で長時間浮かんでいるのも、ウェットスーツが無いと、思いのほか寒くなってくるので耐えられないのと、イルカを見た後、船がシュノーケルスポットへ移動する時も、濡れた体で風を受けるので、ウェットスーツ着ていないと寒くて無理です!
ちなみに6月末で晴天です。
参加者全員着用してました。
娘は水着+半袖ラッシュガード+ラッシュレギンス+レンタルのウェットスーツは長袖半ズボンで、それでも海から上がるとガタガタ震えて唇青くて。。
もっと上下厚手の保温タイプの長袖長ズボンラッシュにしてあげれば良かったかな~くらいな感じです。子供は特に浮かんでいるだけなので、一生懸命泳がないから余計寒いのですね。
シュノーケルが終わると、娘は寒すぎて、濡れた水着をすぐに脱ぎたがりましたので、船上で震えながらもパパッと普段着に着替え、防風ウィンドブレーカーをはおり、更にダウンジャケットでようやく震えが止まった様子。
寒がりなお子様にはコンパクトなユ○クロのウルトラダウンみたいなのを是非念のためお持ちになると安心だと思います。
フードやスナップのついた子供用のプールタオルは何処でもお着替えが出来て便利。
タオルも超吸水、超速乾、超薄のセームタオルが便利でした。ホテルのビーチタオルでは何枚あっても足りません。
ちなみに娘は顔付ばた足が出来る程度で、前日にハナウマ湾で初めてシュノーケルを経験した所。
パパが先に海におりて、船上からスタッフの方に娘を抱き下ろしてもらい、パパが下で受け取る形。船から水面は、座って足は届かないけれど、かなり近いです。皆さん立って足から飛び降りる感じですが、順番の最後だったので、私や母は座ってから、足からスルッと海に降りました。怖くない高さです。
浮き棒等貸して下さいます。
サポートも声掛けもベテランで、本当に安心してシュノーケル出来ました。
舐めるタイプの酔止めはおすすめです。普段浮き輪でも酔う私ですが、今回はバッチリでした。
学級委員のじゅりさんが、まさに学級委員って感じで、とっても面倒見がよくて思わず頼りたくなる本当に素敵な方で、細やかな配慮と優しい気配りで、こちらに参加して本当に良かったと大満足でした。
バスの中でも爽やかで楽しくて、とても分かりやすいガイドをして頂きました。本当に素敵な思い出が出来ました。
また次回も必ずイルカ中学を選びます!本当にありがとうございました!
Aloha, Pyon Pyon Seijin,
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School Tour. We are all very happy that you and your family enjoyed an experience that is hard to come by in Japan across three generations. We also appreciate your clear advice regarding what to prepare.
When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha. ぴょんぴょん星人様
この度は私立イルカ中学ツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
親子3世代で日本では中々経験出来ない体験を楽しんで頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
また準備するものに関して分かりやすいアドバイスくださり有難うございます。
ハワイ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
Even though I was sea sick, my husband and daughter had the time of their life that they described as surreal like a dream. The mantas were inches away from their faces doing rolls. An experience they will never forgot and well worth it. The captain and crew were very nice and sympathetic to my condition.
We had a great morning cruise with Dolphins and You. The local crew (certified life guards and professional entertainers!) were very friendly and full of energy. They explained everything in both English and Japanese since there were quite a large number of Japanese tourists on our 40 person tour. There was music and dancing on the way to the spinner dolphin site. We sat at the back of the boat and enjoyed the sun and sea air; thank goodness we had lots of sunscreen! I wear glasses and there were prescription masks on the boat so I could see everything clearly.
The crew-led Hawaiian chant and orchid offering when we entered the dolphin site brought us good luck. The crew went in the water with us and pointed out several pods of dolphins swimming right by. I wanted to stay with the dolphins longer, but we had another scheduled stop. At the snorkeling site, a sea turtle swam right under our group and there were lots of fish all around. The inflatable water slide, “surfboard” and kayak added to the fun. For lunch we had cheeseburgers on taro buns with bags of chips — very tasty. The crew sang and danced a couple of hulas on the way back; a perfect ending to a great morning!
We drove from our hotel, arrived at the Waianae Boat Harbor early, and were a little concerned when we didn’t see any signs for Dolphins and You. However, a bus with Dolphins and You on the side pulled into the parking lot right where they said to meet at the specified meeting time. Be sure to take Dramamine if you think you might get motion sickness. Several people on the cruise got sick, even though I didn’t think it was very rough. I took a Dramamine before we left on the Dolphins and You cruise and was fine (I had gotten sick on a previous snorkel trip to Molokini off of Maui). Definitely APPLY SUNSCREEN early and often...the sun is very strong on the water.
Aloha Cathy, and mahalo for your 5-star review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful review of our tour! And we're so glad that you appreciated the extra dose of Aloha that is unique to Dolphins and You :).
We could not agree more with your suggestions of Dramamine and sunscreen use. That's the best way to stay comfortable on the water. We also recommend reef-safe sunscreen (which we offer in our office in Waikiki) to protect both your skin AND Hawaii's fragile coral reefs! Thank you again for your review. Please come again some day!
Captain Mike and crew were unbelievable. Friendly and helpfull. They truly took care of us on this beautiful sunset trip.
We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed saying yes to adventure and look forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha
During my second visit to the Big Island, I participated in the manta night snorkeling that I had wanted to join for a long time. At first, I was a bit anxious because we couldn't see them, but towards the end, the mantas came multiple times, making it the best day ever! I was truly moved to see that they really exist! The ocean around the Big Island is wonderful! In June, the water wasn't too cold, but the return trip on the rubber boat was uncomfortable and made me feel sick. Also, I arrived by rental car, but I panicked because I couldn't find the landmark sign. Has the sign changed? Please check for the sake of future visitors.
二度目のハワイ島訪問で、前からずっと参加したかったマンタのナイトシュノーケリングに参加しました。
始めはなかなか見れなく少し焦りましたが、最後の方にはマンタが何度も来て最高の日になりました!
本当に実在しているんだぁと感動!!
ハワイ島の海は素晴らしいですね!
6月の海では寒さはあまり気になりませんでしたが、帰りのゴムボートが気持ち悪くてしんどかったです( ; ; )
あと、レンタカーで現地集合したのですが、目印の看板が見つからず焦りました。看板変わっていませんか。
今後の方のためにも確認をお願いします。