Reviewed by: ごまちゃんママ
I participated with my mother in her 60s. Thanks to the polite service from the Japanese staff, my mother also enjoyed snorkeling. The hamburger for lunch on the boat was delicious. We got caught in the rainy season weather, and it was so cold that we had to wear suits to get in the water. You can rent one for $10. There is another snorkeling spot besides Molokini. We were lucky to see whales while moving between spots, and we were very satisfied to see wild turtles as well. The boat rocked a lot. Even after taking motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous. A foreigner who boarded with us ended up vomiting. It became a very good memory. I definitely recommend participating when visiting Maui.
60代の母と参加しました。
日本人スタッフな丁寧な対応のおかげで、60代の母親も楽しくシュノーケルできました。
船の上で食べる昼食のハンバーグが美味しかったです。
雨期の天候にはまってしまい、スーツを着ないと入らないぐらい寒いです。10ドルで借りられます。
モロキニ以外にもう一つシュノーケルスポットがあります。移動途中に、クジラも見かけることができてラッキーでした。野生のカメも見られて大満足です。
船はとても揺れます。酔い止めを飲んでも、酔いそうでした。一緒に搭乗した外国人は吐いていました。
とても良い思い出になりました。マウイ島に訪問した際はぜひ参加してほしいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/02 |
Reviewed by: taka
I was able to go without a shuttle. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, and it was windy and cold on the boat. I wore my swimsuit just in case, but the water didn't recede as much as I thought, and I couldn't get out of the water without getting waist-deep, so I just stayed in the water and enjoyed the scenery. For the meal, I had a sandwich and juice, but since it was cold, I wished I had some warm coffee.
送迎なしで行けました。あいにく曇り空で船の上は風が吹いて寒い日でした。水着は一応着て行きましたが思っていたほど海水が引かず腰までつからなければ砂に上がれないので海水に入らず景色を見ていました。食事は、サンドイッチとジュースですが寒いので、暖かいコーヒーが欲しかったです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Grace
This was amazing! Chieko took us out and showed us the bay. Incredible experience :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: トモコ
You can enjoy sea activities and turtle watching at the sandbar after moving 3 points by boat, as well as snorkeling. The turtles were especially cute. We split into two boats, one for Japanese guests and one for international guests. Onboard, we had a hamburger lunch, and after snorkeling, warm drinks were provided. The boat was comfortable, equipped with restrooms, and there was no worry about theft of valuables. However, on bad weather days, it might be a bit cold after snorkeling. Since it can be chilly when wet, a beach towel is essential, and it would also be good to have a towel to sit on during the bus ride back. The snorkeling point may vary depending on the day's wave conditions, but the visibility was not as high as expected, around 5 meters. If you're lucky, you might swim with turtles; on the day we participated, some people did swim with them. I definitely want to join again on a nice day, but since it's a popular tour, it's necessary to make a reservation early. The weather in Hawaii can change quickly even during the rainy season, so even if rain is forecasted, there may be sunny intervals, so you can relax.
船で3ポイント移動して、サンドバーでの海遊びとウミガメウォッチング、スノーケリングを楽しめます。
特にウミガメが可愛かったです。
船は2台に分かれて乗りましたが、1つは日本人向け、1つはインターナショナルです。
船の中でハンバーガーのランチが頂けたり、スノーケリングの後は暖かいドリンクも用意されていて、また、トイレ完備、貴重品盗難の心配もない、快適な空間でした。
ただし、天気が悪い日は、スノーケリングの後、少し寒いかもしれません。
濡れていると寒いので、ビーチタオルは必須ですが、帰りのバスでお尻の下に敷くタオルもあると良いでしょう。
スノーケリングポイントはその日の波の状況にもよると思いますが、思いの外透明度は高くありませんでした。5メートルくらいでしょうか。
運が良ければ、ウミガメと一緒に泳げます。実際に参加した日もウミガメと泳げた人もいました。
また、天気がいい日に是非参加したいところですが、人気のツアーのため、早めに予約しておく必要があります。
ハワイの天気は雨季でもコロコロ変わるので、雨の予報でも晴れ間は出ますので、安心して下さい。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: rainayako
Watching the dolphins move, I participated without any expectations and was pleasantly surprised to see them swimming slowly. Moreover, since it was in shallow waters, I felt very lucky.
At the turtle spot, the turtles were hiding among the rocks on the sea floor, and I regretted not taking off my wetsuit to get in. For those who can dive deeper, I recommend wearing a rash guard or similar for warmth and definitely taking off the wetsuit.
イルカの移動を見る感じだと、期待しないで参加したら、意外にゆっくり泳いでいるのが見れ、しかも浅瀬だったので、とてもラッキーでした。
亀のポイントでは、亀が海底の岩場に隠れていたので、ウェットスーツを脱いで入れば良かったと後悔しました。深く潜れる人はラッシュなどを来て寒さ対策をして、是非ウェットスーツを脱ぐ事をお勧めします。
ALOHA,
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School.
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii!
MAHALO!!
ALOHA,
この度は私立イルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございます。
またハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひご参加ください!
MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ウミガメ
The waves were strong, so we couldn't dive at Molokini Island, but the weather was great, and the drinks and food were excellent! We were able to swim with sea turtles and see dolphins swimming alongside the boat, which was a valuable experience.
Although there were no staff members who spoke Japanese, there were Japanese instructions available, so we could enjoy ourselves without worry. I would definitely like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.
波が強かったのもあり、モロキニ島では潜れませんでしたが、天気も良く、飲み物や食べ物も出て最高でした!ウミガメとも一緒に泳げたし、船と並走するイルカを見ることができ、貴重な経験をしました。
また、日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでしたが、日本語の説明書が用意されていたので、安心して楽しむことができました。
また機会があれば是非利用したいです。
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| Packages: | シュノーケル&スヌーバプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/07 |
Reviewed by: ゆか☆
This was my first time on the Big Island of Hawaii. I participated based on a friend's recommendation. Previously, I had joined a dolphin tour on Oahu, so I chose to see manta rays this time.
The crew was very kind, which made me feel at ease. The captain was also nice, and Ally provided explanations in Japanese, which was very helpful. We took a helicopter ride to the manta point, and it felt like an attraction similar to a banana boat. The sunset visible from the boat was incredibly beautiful and moving. I was worried about seasickness, as mentioned in other reviews, but I didn't experience any at all.
We held onto the rope attached to the surfboard and waited for the manta rays to come close. At first, they didn't appear at all, which made me anxious, but we moved to another spot where we could see the mantas. When I finally saw them, the experience was so powerful and moving.
On the way back, we were treated to hot chocolate and snacks, which was a nice surprise. The night view from the boat was also beautiful.
今回初めてのハワイ島でした。友人におすすめされて、参加しました。以前は、イルカのツアーをオアフ島で参加したので、見たことがないマンタにしました。
クルーの方もすごく優しくて、安心しました。学長さんも優しく、アリーちゃんも日本語で説明してくれたので、助かりました。
マンタのポイントまで、船のヘリに乗って、バナナボートのようなアトラクション気分で行きました。その際に、船から見える夕陽は、とても綺麗で感動しました。皆さんのレビューにあった船酔いが心配でしたが、全くそれは無かったです。
サーフボードに付いてる紐を持って、ひたすらマンタが近寄ってくるのを待つ感じでした。初めは全然現れなくて、不安でしたが、ポイントを移動して、マンタが見れるようにしてくれました。実際マンタを見ると、迫力がすごくて、とても感動しました。
帰りには、ホットチョコレートと、スナックの差し入れがあり、嬉しかったです。船から見える夜景も綺麗でした。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the tour!
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
Please join us again when you come back to the Big Island.
MAHALO☆☆☆
ALOHA!
ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました!
楽しんでいただけたようでなによりです。
またハワイ島にお越しの際は、ぜひご参加くださいませ。
MAHALO☆☆☆
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Chels
It was worth the money. Staff was courteous, friendly, and all around had the island hospitality. Seeing the turtles was a great adventure. I think we will go again.
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| Packages: | Shore Bird Lunch Buffet (12pm) & Morning Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/13 |
Reviewed by: まさ&なつ
I thought manta rays were something to see at an aquarium (laughs), so I was really looking forward to this tour. Since it was a meet-up plan, I drove there with a rental car, but the meeting spot in the large harbor was a bit hard to find. It's best to allow a little extra time♪
The other participants were from overseas (maybe America?), and our guide, a very cute and cheerful girl named Ari, guided us in perfect Japanese as we traveled by boat for about 20 minutes to the point. It felt amazing; even though it was a small boat, the sensation of cutting through the wind and racing across the evening sea was the best. We encountered wild dolphins along the way, and they even stopped the boat for a bit, allowing us to see them up close. It seemed like the dolphins were coming over to us!
When we arrived at the manta point, we held onto a board with blue lights to watch the mantas. I was shocked to see them so close! I observed their large mouths, round eyes, and even the tips of their tails. It felt like they were dancing around, which was a strange sensation. I had imagined it would be more like just seeing them glide by, so it was quite a surprise.
Of course, since it was nighttime on the way back and my wetsuit was wet, please make sure to bring a bath towel and a windbreaker. The starry sky we saw on the way back was a breathtaking view with the majestic mountains over the sea.
マンタは水族館で見るものだと思っていたので(笑)、このツアーを知って楽しみにしていました。
現地集合プランだったので、レンタカーで行きましたが広いハーバー内、集合場所はちょっと分かりにくかったです。少し時間に余裕をもって♪
他の参加者の方は海外の方たち(アメリカかな?)でしたが、とってもかわいくて明るいガイドのアリちゃんに、ばっちり日本語でガイドしてもらいながら20分ほど船でポイントまで行きます。これがとっても気持ち良くて、小さい船ですが風を切って夕方の海を疾走する感覚は最高でした。途中で野生のイルカにも遭遇して、少し船を止めてくれたのですごく近くで見ることができたし、イルカの方も寄ってきてくれてるようでした!
マンタポイントに着いて、ブルーライトの付いたボードにつかまってマンタを見るのですが、『えっ!こんなに近くで見れるの?!マンタってこんな姿をしてるんだ!』って、大きな口やつぶらな目、しっぽの先までマンタを隅々まで観察できました。くるくるとダンスをしてくれてるようでもあり、不思議な感覚でした。『すーっと通りすぎるのを見る』みたいなイメージだったので、びっくりしました。
さすがに、帰りは夜ですしウェットスーツも濡れてるのでバスタオルやウインドブレーカーをちゃんと持っていって下さいね。帰りに見た星空も、海の上で雄大な山々と共にのぞむ絶景でしたよ。
ALOHA!!
Thank you for participating in our tour.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
We will strive to provide clearer instructions regarding the meeting point. Thank you for your feedback.
We hope you will join us again when you visit the Big Island.
MAHALO!!
ALOHA!!
この度は当社のツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。
お楽しみいただけたようで何よりです。
集合場所の案内につきましては、分かりやすい説明をより一層心がけて行きたいと思います。ご意見ありがとうございます。
またハワイ島にお越しの際は、ぜひご参加ください。
MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Gary T
Great snorkling & sail. Turtle Canyon was full of giant sea turtles. Thanks to the crew for the great morning.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Fun few hours kayaking and snorkeling with Natasha and Sho. Our guides looked after us and had good knowledge of the area. We even managed to see dolphins on our way back to shore which was an added bonus.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/30 |
Reviewed by: 石ころ
I went to Sandbar, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, for my honeymoon. There were a lot of customers, and they made burgers on the boat, and we enjoyed activities like snorkeling and sea turtle watching. However, the weather was cloudy, so it was a bit chilly, and we couldn't play in the water. My husband enjoyed snorkeling by himself, though.
I recommend checking the tide schedule and making a reservation in advance since the water level changes with the tides. The shuttle bus was too cold due to the air conditioning, so please bring a warm outer layer. Also, I saw someone who got injured by bumping into coral, so I think it's best to stay away from the coral while snorkeling to enjoy it safely.
前から行ってみたかったサンドバーへ新婚旅行で行きました。
とても沢山のお客さんで船ではバーガーを作ってくれたり、シュノーケルや海ガメウォッチングなど楽しかったです。
ただ…天気が曇りだったので肌寒く海遊びができませんでした。
主人は一人でシュノーケル楽しんでましたが…
また潮の満ち引きで水位が変わるため、事前に調べて予約を取ることをお勧めします。
送迎のバスは冷房が効きすぎて寒いので厚手の羽織物を持参してください。
あとは珊瑚に足をぶつけてケガしていた人もいるので、シュノーケルする際は珊瑚に近づきすぎない様にすれば安全に楽しめると思います。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: みーちゃん
This was my second attempt at the Molokini Island snorkeling tour, but unfortunately, we couldn't go to Molokini Island due to the unfavorable wind direction. I couldn't go last time either. (Tears) We ended up snorkeling at a different spot (and I did see a sea turtle), but now I will try again for a third time! Until I can go to Molokini Island.
今回は二回目挑戦のモロキニ島シュノーケリングツアーでしたが、残念ながら風の向きが悪く
モロキニ島には行けませんでした。前回も行けず。(涙)
違うポイントでのシュノーケリングになりましたが(ウミガメも見れました)
こうなったら3回目に挑戦します!モロキニ島に行けるまで。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/07 |
Reviewed by: セキグチ
The guides were very kind, and the explanations were very easy to understand. I was able to see sea turtles clearly, so I was very satisfied! However, due to the timing of my visit, there were no completely exposed sandy areas, and there was a problem with the meeting point where I was almost forgotten, which nearly caused me to miss the shuttle bus.
ガイドのみなさん、とても親切で、解説もとてもわかりやすかったです。ウミガメもしっかり観れたのでここは大満足!ただ、訪れたタイミングの問題で、完全に砂場が出ている場所がなかったのと、待ち合わせ場所で忘れられてしまい、あやうく乗り合いバスに乗れなくなりそうになった誘導の問題があった点が残念。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day.
I am truly glad to hear that you were able to encounter the lucky sea turtle. I sincerely apologize for any concerns caused regarding the bus on that day.
We will strive to improve our services even further, so we hope you will visit Paradise of the Sea again when you come back to Hawaii.
We look forward to your next visit and hope you encounter an even more beautiful sandbar! We, along with the sea turtles, are waiting for you, Sekiguchi. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
幸運のウミガメにも遭遇出来たとのことで本当に嬉しく思います。当日バスの件でご心配をおかけしたようで本当に申し訳ありませんでした。
今後より一層サービス向上に努めて行きたいと思いますので、またハワイにお越しの際も天国の海に遊びにきて頂けませんか?
次回はより美しいサンドバーと遭遇して頂けますように!セキグチ様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
Reviewed by: こぼちゃん
I went to the Big Island for my honeymoon! After participating, I learned that if you post about it, you can get one person free, so I joined the local plan.
★ Access
I stayed at the Sheraton Kona Resort, and it cost $40 (one way) by taxi from the hotel to the location. Even considering the tip, it was a good deal. For the return trip, I was told that there are no taxis waiting, so I asked the hotel staff to help me and made a round-trip reservation.
*Return time should be confirmed
The return time was about an hour earlier than what was listed on the voucher. At the meeting point, the taxi driver and the guide spoke directly, so I didn't have to wait outside.
The meeting place took some time to reach, as the taxi driver was unsure even after I showed him pictures and maps. I recommend acting early.
★ Tour Content
The guide was very cheerful and spoke fluent Japanese!
The boat ride to the manta ray swimming point was quite fast and fun. Thanks to taking motion sickness medication after seeing other people's posts, I didn't get seasick. The sunset we saw along the way was also very beautiful!
When swimming with the manta rays, there were no life jackets, so as someone who can't swim at all, I was quite worried. However, I just had to hold onto the rope attached to the board and float, so I was able to enjoy it too. No worries!
I was able to see manta rays up close, and it was a very satisfying tour. Several manta rays came right in front of me multiple times, close enough to touch (though I didn't touch them).
By November, it gets cold on the way there (even colder on the way back), so I think it's better to bring a larger towel or something to wear.
ハネムーンでハワイ島へ^^
参加後、投稿記載で1人分無料との事なので、現地集合プランで参加しました^^
★アクセス
シェラトンコナリゾートに宿泊したのですが、
ホテルから現地迄はタクシーで40$(片道)でした。
チップを考慮してもお得でした。
復路も頼んでおかないと、長しのタクシーは居ないとの事だったので、
ホテルの方にお願いをし、往復で予約。
※帰り時間は要確認
バーチャーで記載して頂いた時間より1時間程早かったです。
集合時、タクシーの運転手さんとガイドの方が直接話して下さったので、外で待たされることは無かったです^^
集合場所は、タクシーの運転手さんに写真やマップを見せても悩んでいて、
到着迄は時間がかかりました。
早めの行動をおすすめします。
★ツアー内容
ガイドさんはとても明るく、日本語もペラペラでした♪
マンタと泳ぐポイント迄の船は、かなり猛スピードで楽しかったです。笑
他の方の投稿を見て酔い止めを飲んでおいたおかげか、船酔いはなかったです^^
途中で見た夕日もとてもきれいでした!!
マンタと泳ぐ際は、ライフジャケットもなかったので、
1ミリも泳げない私はとても心配でしたが、
ボードについているロープをつかんで浮いていれば良いだけだったので、
私でも楽しめました^^
心配無しです♪
目の前でマンタも見れ、とても大満足なツアーでした。
何匹ものマンタが何度も目の前に来てくれ、
触れるほどの距離です!(触れませんが^^)
11月ともなると行きから(帰りはもっと)寒いので、
大きめのタオルや羽織るもの等を持って行った方がよいと思います^^
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Yuka
I was a bit anxious about participating with my 3-year-old and 7-year-old children, but we had a great time!
Since the reviews here were helpful, I wanted to write in detail as a thank you.
Check-in was at 8:30, so we arrived on time, but it turned out that the reception started at 8:30... arriving at 8:50 was totally fine.
The location is the beach at Outrigger Hotel. The nearby beaches are connected, so it seems fine to walk along the beach.
Everything was in English, but there were also Japanese instructions, so there were no issues. It didn't seem like they were saying anything too complicated.
The crew was kind and polite, so I had no worries. Plus, all of them were incredibly handsome. It was quite a treat for the eyes.
After setting sail, we arrived at the spot shortly after. We jumped right into the water. And immediately saw turtles! We spotted about four at once! One of the crew members stayed with our family and supported the kids, so we were able to enjoy it for a solid hour.
The kids got tired, so we got back on the boat, but it was cold during this season. It was also drizzling on and off, so warm clothing is essential. We brought two bath towels, a hoodie, and a light jacket, but having one more bath towel might have been better. Since we got wet, one towel for warmth would have been useful.
After that, we went sailing, which was super fast and felt like jumping! This was also very exciting.
Drinks were around $2 to $5. We could choose from beer, juice, and more. We paid after arriving, including tips.
In any case, we saw a lot of turtles! With the beautiful sea and the handsome crew, it was an incredibly fun experience! It wrapped up quickly in the morning, so I was satisfied with how we spent our time!
3歳と7歳の子供達を連れての参加だったので不安でしたが、とても楽しめました!
ここのクチコミが役に立ったのでお礼を込めて詳しく書きたいと思います。
チェックインは、0830だったので、間に合うように行きましたが、0830からの受付って事だったのですね…0850で全く問題無かったです。
場所は、アウトリガーホテルのビーチ。近辺のビーチは、繋がっているので、ビーチつたいに行っても問題なさそうです。
言葉は全て英語。案内は日本語もあるので、問題ありませんでした。
難しい事も言ってなさそう。
クルーも優しく、丁寧ですし、心配無かったです。そして全員がイケメンすぎる。
目の保養感半端ないです。
出航し、少ししたら、スポット到着。
すぐに海に入りました。
そしてすぐにカメさん!
4匹くらい一気に見れました!
家族に一人のクルーが付いてくれ、子供達をサポートしてくれたので、
しっかり1時間ほど楽しめました。
子供達が疲れたので船に上がりましたが、
この時期は寒い。
雨も降ったり止んだりなので、防寒は必須です。
我が家はバスタオル2枚、パーカー、羽織で行きましたが、バスタオルはもう一枚あった方が良かったかも。
濡れてしまうので、1枚防寒用に。
その後はセーリング、すごいスピードで、ジャンプするように!こちらも大興奮でした。
ドリンクは、2ドルから5ドルくらい。
ビール、ジュースなど選べました。支払いは到着後、チップと合わせて払いました。
とにかくカメさん沢山見れました!綺麗な海と、イケメンクルーで、最高に楽しかったです!
サクッと午前中で終わるので、時間の遣い方としても満足しました!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: もっさん
I was very fortunate to see a lot of dolphins, and it was a warm welcome. I also got to see sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
運が良かったのかとてもたくさんのイルカを見られて大歓迎でした。ウミガメも見られて大満足です。機会があればまた参加したいです。
ALOHA! Mr. Mossan,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School this time. We are glad to hear that you were able to see many dolphins and hope it has become a wonderful memory of your time in Hawaii. Please do join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
MAHALO!!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! もっさん様
この度はイルカ中学へご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
たくさんイルカも見られたようでハワイでの素敵な思い出となってくだされば嬉しく思います。
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同お待ちしております。
MAHALO !!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2017年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆでたまご
We headed to the meeting place at Honokohau Harbor from Waikoloa by rental car, but there was a long traffic jam heading towards Kailua about 3 kilometers before Kona Airport, so it's better for those using a rental car to leave their accommodations early.
The meeting spot is a bit hard to find, but if you follow keywords like the large parking lot on the north side of the harbor (partly gravel), the big public restroom in the middle, and the building with a yellow fence and blue roof (which is easier to identify as a shed), you should be fine.
The boat can be quite bumpy, jumping on the waves, so if you are prone to seasickness, it's definitely advisable to take motion sickness medication that you bought in Japan. The boat will anchor at the manta ray viewing point, but the slight swaying here can also trigger seasickness.
The Japanese-speaking guide, Ali, is very friendly and cute. She explained the manta rays clearly for first-time participants. You hold onto a surfboard to keep your body horizontal and wait for the manta rays to come. That day, manta rays gathered one after another to feed, and we were able to see them doing flips right in front of us. It felt like they were looking at us with their big eyes, which was quite thrilling. The largest female manta ray is said to be over 4 meters long. I had an incredible and unforgettable experience, and I'm very excited. Mahalo.
集合場所のホノコハウハーバーへはワイコロアからレンタカーで向かいましたが、コナ空港手前3キロ位からカイルア方面に向って長い渋滞が起きていたのでレンタカーを利用して行く人は早めに宿を出た方が良いです。
待ち合わせ場所はちょっと分かりにくいけど、ハーバー北側の広い駐車場(一部砂利)、真ん中にある大きい公衆トイレ、黄色いフェンスと青い屋根の建物(小屋と行った方が分かりやすい)といったキーワードを辿って行けば大丈夫です。
ボートは結構激しく海面をジャンプしたりして揺れるので船酔いしやすい人は絶対に日本で買った酔い止めの薬を飲んだ方が良いです。マンタを見るポイントでボートを停泊しますが、ここでの微妙な横揺れも船酔いを誘発させます。
日本語を話すガイドのアリちゃんはとってもフレンドリーでキュートです。初めての参加の人にも分かりやすくマンタの説明をしてくれました。サーフボードにつかまって体を水平に保ちマンタが来るのを待ちます。この日は次から次へとマンタが餌を食べに集まり、目の前でくるんくるんと宙返りをする姿が直ぐ近くで見る事が出来ました。大きな目玉でギョロッとこちらを見ているような気がしてドキッとします。一番大きな雌のマンタは4メートル以上あるそうです。信じられないような未知なる体験をさせていただき大変興奮しています。Mahalo
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: YUKO
We participated in the flight at 7 AM on November 16th! We were the only Japanese participants, which made us quite anxious, but the pilot, TOSHI, who appeared was a very cheerful and wonderful Japanese person. With 20 years of experience, he was also very good at communicating. He explained things clearly to the foreign passengers, mixing Japanese and English.
The weather that day was perfect! We could see the lava from Kilauea and the lava from the Ocean Approach clearly. More than that, the breathtaking scenery of Waipi'o Valley, which can only be seen by helicopter, left us speechless. The world’s 13th tallest waterfall was flowing beautifully. According to TOSHI, it had rained the day before, and since it was the first flight of the morning, there was a lot of water flowing. He mentioned that by around noon, the water would hardly be flowing, so I recommend an early flight for those who will participate in the future.
As for the flight itself, there was nothing to complain about, but one disappointing aspect was the hotel pickup. We were scheduled to be picked up at 5:55 AM and waited five minutes early to avoid being late, but the car actually arrived after 6:10 AM. The voucher stated to contact them if the pickup did not arrive after 15 minutes, so when I tried to get the front desk to help, the car arrived just then. It was disappointing to have woken up early for this. The pickup staff did not speak Japanese, so I couldn't voice any complaints.
Meeting TOSHI, who shares the same last name, made for an unforgettable day for us. Thank you!
11月16日の朝7時のフライトに2人で参加しました!
日本人の参加者は私たち夫婦だけで、かなり不安でしたが、登場してきたパイロットのTOSHIさんがとーっても明るくて素敵な日本人でした。20年のベテランでとーってもお話上手。
一緒に搭乗した外人さんにもわかりやすく、日本語と英語を交えて説明してくれました。
この日の天候は最高!キラウエアの溶岩も、オーシャンアプローチの溶岩もしっかり見えました。それよりもワイピオ渓谷では、ヘリコプターでしか見れない壮大な景観、言葉が出ないぐらい感動してしまいました。世界で13番目に高い滝は、しっかり水が落ちていました。TOSHIさんの話では、前日に雨が降り、朝1番でのフライトだからたくさん水が落ちている、とのこと。昼ぐらいには水はほとんど落ちないでしょう、ということなので、これから参加する方は早い時間のフライトをお勧めします。
フライトに関しては、何の申し分もないぐらいですが、1つ残念だったのが、ホテルの送迎に関して。
5時55分のお迎え予定で、遅れないようにと5分前には待っていましたが、実際に車が来たのは6時10分過ぎ。15分過ぎて迎えが来ない場合は連絡をください、とバウチャーに書いてあったので、連絡しようとフロントに動いてもらったら、車が来るというタイミング。頑張って朝早く起きたことを残念に思ったスタートでした。お迎えのスタッフは日本語ができない人たちなので、文句は何も言えませんでした。
同じ苗字のTOSHIさんとの出会いは、私達夫婦にとって、忘れられない1日になりました。
ありがとうございました!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/16 |
Reviewed by: ALOHA
Since it had been raining since morning, I thought there wouldn't be any fish, but I finally got to see a turtle that I had been longing to meet! It was so close that I was almost scared to touch it! I was really happy! (^^)
Dan-sensei was very good at Japanese, and we all laughed and had fun during the car ride there and back! (^^)
Next time I go to Hawaii, I want to join the tour of Hanauma Bay or a diving tour!
朝から雨が降っていたため、魚はいないかなと思っていたのですが、念願のカメに初めて会えました!
すごい近くにいて触れてしまいそうで怖いくらいでした!笑 すごい嬉しかったです(^^)
dan先生が日本語がとても上手で、行き帰りの車もみんなで笑って楽しかったです(^^)
またハワイに行く時はこちらのハナウマ湾のツアーもしくはダイビングのツアーに参加したいです!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Although the weather was unfortunate, it was a very lucky day as we spotted one turtle off the backyard and another in the shallow area of the same backyard. We also saw a large moray eel swimming. Please consider joining our diving tour at Hanauma Bay next time. If the sea conditions are good, we will guide you along the beautiful route beyond the white buoy. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for sending the photos. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーに来ていただきまして、ありがとうございます。残念なお天気ではありましたが、この日はバックヤードの沖に亀が1匹、同じバックヤードの浅い所にも亀が1匹いてくれてとてもラッキーな日でした。大きなウツボが泳いでいるのも見れましたね。是非次回はハナウマ湾のダイビングツアーにもご参加下さい。ダイビングでは海のコンディションが良ければ、白ブイを超えて沖の綺麗なルートをご案内させていただきますよ。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。お写真を送っていただきまして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: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: オオガミ グレン
The weather was nice, although a bit cold, but I borrowed a wetsuit, so I was glad I didn't get cold! I was able to see a lot of fish. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles (^ - ^;
I was able to safely snorkel because I could leave my valuables and belongings in the guide couple's locked box. Thank you very much.
お天気が良くちょっと寒かったのですがウエットスーツを借りましたので、
身体が冷えず良かったです!
たくさんのお魚を見ることが出来ました。
残念なことにカメさんには会えませんでした(^-^;
貴重品や持ち物などはガイドの御夫妻のカギ付ボックスに預かって頂けましたので
安心してシュノーケルが出来ました。
有難うございました。
Thank you for joining our snorkeling tour. Although it's always summer in Hawaii, the water temperature has been dropping recently, so many participants have been very pleased with the wetsuit rentals. It was a bit of a rough day with higher waves, but you all did very well. Unfortunately, we didn't see any sea turtles, but I believe you got to see a large ulua (giant trevally). We hope to show you sea turtles on your next visit to Hawaii, so please come back for a rematch! Also, the photos taken during snorkeling are available on the Blue Hawaii Divers Facebook page, so feel free to download any you would like from there. Thank you very much, and take care! Mahalo!
この度は私達のシュノーケリングツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。常夏のハワイですが最近は水温が下がってきましたので、ウェットスーツのレンタルは皆様にとても喜んでいただいております。この日はちょっと波が高い日でしたが、とても上手に出来ていましたね。残念ながら海亀には会えませんでしたが、大きなウルア(カスミアジ)は見ていただけたかと思います。是非またハワイにお越しの際には海亀をお見せできればと思っておりますので、リベンジにいらしてくださいね!!それとシュノーケリングの時に写したお写真はブルーハワイダイバースのフェイスブックで公開していますので、欲しいお写真はそこからどうぞご自由にダウンロードしてくださいね。本当にありがとうございました。お体に気をつけて!!Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/17 |
Reviewed by: rokkizo
Fortunately, according to the guide, we saw the most dolphins recently. We were able to see dozens of dolphins and even swim alongside them. The experienced guide would find the dolphins and maneuver the boat to the best spots for encounters, and participants would jump into the sea as instructed. The guide was also very kind, making it enjoyable even for those who were alone.
運良くですがガイドさん曰く最近では一番よくかつ多くのイルカを見られました。何十頭ものイルカを見られ、並んで泳ぐこともできました。熟練のガイドさんでイルカを見つけては一番遭遇できる場所まで小回りの効く船で先回りして、参加者は指示どおり海に飛び込むという感じです。ガイドさんもとても親切で一人でも楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン<1名様お申し込み> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/21 |
Reviewed by: ksk
Swimming with manta rays in the night sea was one of the things I wanted to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. My husband, who is terrified of swimming and entering the ocean at night, surprisingly enjoyed it as well.
First, we boarded a small boat and headed out to sea. The thrill of the speed was exhilarating! The sunset viewed from the boat was breathtaking. When the sun had completely set and it was dark, we arrived at the observation spot. We all held onto the board and floated while waiting for the manta rays. Although I said we were waiting, the rays were quickly attracted to the light beneath the board and came right up to us. I was so excited to see a manta ray glide just below my belly! The manta rays dancing gracefully in the night sea were truly mystical. I was able to take some great photos of them, and I was very satisfied!
However, as others have mentioned, it can be quite nauseating. The gentle rocking of the board was tougher than seasickness. Even my husband and I, who love thrilling rides, felt a bit queasy. It’s definitely a good idea to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind. A girl in our group looked pretty miserable from the nausea.
On the way back, we enjoyed the starry sky and felt the grandeur of the Big Island. If you’re considering participating in this activity, you absolutely should!
夜の海でマンタと泳ぐ‼私がハワイ島でやりたいことの1つでした。
ただ、泳げなく夜の海に入る事を異常に怖がる旦那。でも、そんな彼でも充分に楽しめたようです。
まず、小さなボートに乗って沖へ出ます。スピード感がスリリング‼ボートから見る夕陽は絶景です。
陽も沈みすっかり暗くなった頃に、観測スポットに到着。みんなでボードに掴まり、プカプカと浮きながらマンタを待ちます。待つと書きましたが、ボードの下の光に引き寄せられ、すぐにマンタが寄ってきます。自分のお腹下スレスレを通るマンタに大興奮♪夜の海で、ゆったりと優雅に舞うマンタは神秘的です。マンタの写真もバッチリ撮れて、大満足!!!
ただし、他の参加者の方も書かれているように、けっこう酔います。船酔いよりも、ボードのゆったりとした揺れがキツかった。絶叫系アトラクションが大好きな私たち夫妻でも、酔いました。酔い止めは飲んだほうが、安心です。一緒のグループだった女の子は、酔ってしまいかなり辛そうでした。
帰りのボートでは、星空が楽しめ、ハワイ島の雄大さを感じられます。
アクティビティに参加するか迷っている方は、絶対にやるべきです!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/27 |
Reviewed by: KOI
I was initially anxious about my first trip to Hawaii, but the guide was truly wonderful and the best part of the experience. She was a cheerful and friendly Japanese female guide who taught us everything with great care. I was also very satisfied to encounter sea turtles! It seems that the guide also offers scuba diving tours, so I would definitely like to request her for my next visit.
初めてのハワイツアーで最初は不安でしたが、まずガイドさんが本当にいい人で最高でした。日本人の明るく気さくな女性ガイドさんで一から丁寧に教えてもらえました☆
海亀にも出会えて大満足でした☆
ガイドさんはスキューバダイビングのガイドもしていただけるみたいなんで、次回は是非指名でお願いしたいです♪
Thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour yesterday! I am honored to receive such high praise!! We were able to see a turtle at Keyhole yesterday, and that was thanks to KOI for spotting it. Thank you for helping with my work. The two female guests who were with us were also very happy. It was a very friendly tour, and I enjoyed it as well. Please make sure to come for an experience dive next time you visit Hawaii. I look forward to seeing you again. Wishing you both happiness forever!!
昨日はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご参加いただきまして、ありがとうございます!こんなに褒めていただけて光栄です!!昨日はキーホールで亀に会うことができたのですが、これはKOIさんが見つけてくれたんですよね。私の仕事を助けていただいてありがとうございました。ご一緒していたお二人の女性客の方も大喜びでしたね。とても和気あいあいとしたツアーで、私も楽しかったです。またハワイにお越しの際には今度は是非体験ダイビングに来てくださいね。またお会いできるのをお待ちしています。いつまでもお二人でお幸せに!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/28 |
Reviewed by: kirk
Perfect way to spend an afternoon in Waikiki! The Catamaran was fun by itself, but then snorkeling with the Turtles made it even that much better. When we decide to travel to Hawaii again, we will definitely do this trip again. Great value for the money.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/05 |
Reviewed by: くまもん
We stayed on Oahu and the Big Island for our honeymoon, and it became the best memory of all. First of all, the clarity of the ocean is just amazing. A pod of dolphins swims gracefully through the water, filling the air with their adorable sounds. I was completely healed by the sight of a baby dolphin jumping while wagging its tail! It seems like there are manta ray tours at night as well, so I want to participate in both next time.
ハネムーンでオアフ島、ハワイ島と滞在しましたが、全てにおいて1番の思い出になりました。
まず、なんといっても海の透明度。
そのなかを優雅に泳ぐイルカの群れ。
たくさんの可愛らしい鳴き声。
赤ちゃんイルカがしっぽをフリフリしながらジャンプするしぐさに、癒されまくりました!夜はマンタツアーもやってるみたいなので、次は両方参加したいなぁ。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/26 |
Reviewed by: くまもん
It was a windy day, so it was difficult to go out to the open sea, and we ended up snorkeling in the shallows. However, thanks to Mr. Dan's accurate guidance, we were able to see sea turtles about four times! Hanauma Bay has high transparency, and we were able to see many other fish as well, so I recommend this place for snorkeling!
風の強い日だったので、沖の方まで行くことが難しく浅瀬でのシュノーケリングになりましたが、ダン先生の的確なポイントでうみがめちゃんを4回くらい見ることができました!ハナウマ湾は透明度が高く、他にもたくさんのお魚が見れたので、シュノーケリング目的でしたらここをお勧めします!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Recently, Hawaii has been experiencing strong winds, which have created some wave conditions. However, it’s during rougher conditions that sea turtles tend to come closer in, increasing your chances of seeing them! On this day, we were able to see multiple turtles both in the morning and afternoon. You can also observe various types of fish, so please consider joining our tour again when you visit Hawaii! If you’re interested, feel free to try out experience diving as well. Thank you! Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーに来ていただき、ありがとうございます。ここ最近のハワイは風が強く、そのために波もちょっとあったりのコンディションとなっています。ですが、このように沖が荒れている時の方がウミガメはインサイドに入ってきてくれますので、カメ会える確率は上がるんですよ!!この日は午前も午後も複数の亀さんが見れました。いろんな種類のお魚も観察できますので、是非またハワイにお越しの際には私達のツアーに来てくださいね!もし良ければ、体験ダイビングにも挑戦してみてください。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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
Reviewed by: マリマリ
I joined this tour dreaming of beautiful sandy beaches on my first trip to Hawaii. However, due to strong winds, slightly high waves, and high tide, we couldn't see the sandbar at all. While I understand that the strong winds and high waves, along with poor water clarity, are due to the weather, I wish they had announced the high tide in advance since that is something that can be known beforehand. I was imagining a beautiful sandy beach, so I was very disappointed.
初めてのハワイで素敵な砂浜を夢見てこのツアーに参加しました。しかし、風が強く、波も少し高く、満ち潮だった為サンドバーは全く見れませんでした。風が強く、波も高くなり、海の透明度が悪いのは天候なので仕方ありませんが、満ち潮は事前に分かることなのでアナウンスしてもらいたかったです。綺麗な砂浜を想像していたので、非常にガッカリしました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, we sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service you expected due to the bad weather on the day of the tour.
The water level at the sandbar varies significantly between high tide and low tide, so there may be times when the beach is not visible due to the tides. We would appreciate your understanding in this matter. We have posted a website on the tour page where you can check the tide conditions in advance, so please refer to it if you have the opportunity to participate again.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
We appreciate your understanding.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
しかしながら、当日は悪天候となりご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
サンドバーの水位は満潮と干潮で大きく異なりますので、潮の満ち引きの関係上砂浜が見えない場合もございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。事前に潮の状況を確認いただけるサイトをツアーページ上に掲載しておりますので、参加いただく機会がございましたらご参照ください。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Cari
What a great experience. They picked me and my son up at our hotel and drove maybe 15-20 minutes. very nice catamaran and they had all the gear we needed. The water was clear and we saw some turtles and fish. I would definitely do this again and my son loved it too!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The tour was great but just one thing; they don't have prescription boggles.
I was trying to buy or rent them,
but the website said there are a few of them and a person who called for a confirmation a day before the tour said the same thing, so I didn't bring them.
It turned out they don't carry them anymore.
That was kinda annoying.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/23 |
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Hi Grace,
We were lucky we got to see a turtle, hope we see you again.
Chieko.