Reviewed by: マリー
While searching for a snorkeling tour on the Big Island, I discovered this tour. The tagline "Thrilling Rafting Adventure" caught my attention, and I checked the details, which seemed quite intense! I decided to participate, looking forward to ocean rafting more than snorkeling. After arriving on the Big Island, I had the hotel’s travel desk call to confirm my participation and get detailed meeting location information. On the day of the tour, I drove to Honokohau Marina, which was easier to find than I expected, and I arrived without getting lost. Once all the participants gathered, it was time to board. Before that, the captain asked me, "Where are you from? Do you speak English?" I replied, "A little." The entire tour was in English, and it seemed like the captain and staff were not particularly inclined to communicate more than necessary with participants who were not native English speakers. By the way, the introduction mentioned that "the captain would provide a written translation of the spot descriptions in Japanese before boarding, so you can enjoy the activities without a language barrier!" However, nothing was provided, and the tour started. As we set off, the boat gradually picked up speed, and the bouncing over the waves became more pronounced. I was excited to see how fast we would go. There was a rope stretched across the floor to prevent anyone from falling through, and I sat on the edge of the boat, holding onto the rope, feeling the wind, sunlight, and the blue sea directly—it was incredibly liberating! I wanted to keep going like this forever! But my backside was hurting! (laughs) A note for women: the shorts worn over a bikini sit right under your backside when you sit on the edge of the boat, and with each bounce, the back of your thighs rub against it. I recommend wearing knee-length pants. Also, they advised us to remove hats and towels to prevent them from flying away, so be sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly. At the snorkeling point, snacks, juice, and sandwiches were provided, and you could relax and eat on the boat or quickly eat and float in the sea. The coastal cliffs were breathtakingly spectacular. There might be a stronger sense of being out of place due to the few Japanese participants, but those who don’t mind can enjoy themselves thoroughly.
ハワイ島でのシュノーケリングツアーを探していると、このツアーを発見。「スリル満点のラフティングアドベンチャー」のうたい文句に引かれて詳細を確認、結構激しいらしい♪シュノーケリングよりもオーシャンラフティングに期待を膨らませて参加することに。ハワイ島に到着後、参加確認の電話をホテルの旅行会社のデスクからかけてもらい、詳しい集合位置を教えてもらう。当日はレンタカーでホノコハウ・マリーナへ。思ったよりわかりやすい場所で迷うことなく到着。ツアー参加者が揃うといよいよ乗船。その前に船長から「どこから来た?英語できる?」と聞かれ「少しね」と答える。ツアー中は全て英語、船長やスタッフにゆっくり話したり、英語が母国語ではない参加者と必要以上のコミュニケーションを取ろうという気はなさそう。ちなみに「キャプテンが英語で語るスポットの説明などを日本語に翻訳した文章を乗船前に渡してくれるので、言葉の壁なくアクティビティをお楽しみいただけます!」と紹介文にあったが、特に何もないままツアースタート。出港すると徐々にボートの速度が上がり、波を越える際のバウンドも大きくなる。どこまで速くなるのかワクワク。足元の床にロープが張ってあり、足の指を通して落ちないようにする。ボートの淵に腰かけて、ロープにつかまっているだけなので、風も、陽の光も、海の青も全てダイレクトに感じて解放感抜群!ずーっとこのまま進んで行きたい!!けどお尻が痛い!!(笑)女性の方への注意事項としては、ビキニの上に履く短パン、ボートの淵に腰かけた時にちょうどお尻の下にきて、バウンドする度に太ももの裏が擦れます。膝丈くらいのパンツを履くことをおススメします。あと、帽子やタオルは飛ばないように外してと言われるので、日焼け止めは厳重に。シュノーケリングポイントではスナックやジュース、サンドイッチが配られて、ボート上でのんびり食べてもいいし、さっさと食べてひたすら海に浮いていてもよし。断崖絶壁の海岸線は迫力満点の絶景。参加者に日本人が少ないとアウェイ感は強めかもしれないけど、気にしない人は十分に楽しめるかと。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/21 |
Reviewed by: tsunejin
The shuttle bus picked us up at our accommodation, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, so the whole family participated. We signed up thinking, "Half a day on a boat sounds nice," but it was amazing!!
After leaving the harbor, we headed to the "sandbar," about 15 minutes offshore, with white sand (from coral) and a water depth of around 20 cm, covering an area of about 200 square meters. Since it's located offshore, it was a wonderful and unique experience to "walk on the sea," and our family was very satisfied!
We relaxed for about an hour before returning to the boat for a hamburger lunch while moving to the snorkeling point. During that time, we spotted a turtle—lucky us! And then, a seal?! It seems it got lost in this coral lagoon (according to YUKIKO, a Japanese staff member who has been there for 8 years, this was her first time seeing one). While snorkeling, we enjoyed the view of the mountains where Jurassic Park was filmed on our left. With life jackets provided, it was easy and comfortable. Unlike the shallow sandbar we visited earlier, the snorkeling point had a coral reef with a depth of about 5 to 10 meters surrounding an area of about 200 meters. Because of that depth, we were lucky to spot another turtle here!
It was a more enjoyable time than we expected. I highly recommend it to everyone!
送迎バスが、宿泊のハイアットリージェンシーワイキキに当たっれいたので、家族で参加。
「半日、船でゆっくりでいいかな」くらいで申し込んだのですが、最高でした!!
港を出て、15分ほど沖の「サンドバー」、水深20cm程の白砂(サンゴから)の200m四方ほど、海岸から沖にあるので、「海の上を歩く」という不思議な素敵な体験、家族して満足!
1時間ほどゆっくりして船にもどり、ハンバーガーの昼食をとりながら、シュノーケリングポイントへ移動。その間に、亀発見、ラッキー!さらにアザラシ?!どうもこのサンゴのラグーンに迷い込んだようです(日本人スタッフのYUKIKOさんの8年いて初めてとのこと)。左手にジュラシックパーク撮影の山を見ながら、シュノーケリング。ライフジャケットがあるので、楽ちん。周囲に浅瀬が取り巻く先ほどの「サンドバー」とへ違い、シュノーケリングポイントの周囲200mほどのサンゴ群の外周は5~10m深さ。その深さゆえ、ラッキーにもここでも「亀」発見!
期待以上に楽しい時間でした。ぜひ皆さん、どうぞ。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/09 |
Reviewed by: ダッフィー
The sandbar looked beautiful. I also went snorkeling, but it felt crowded and murky, like swimming with a group of people, so I couldn't see anything. If you're going to snorkel, I feel like another plan might be better. Overall, I enjoyed the sandbar, and the tour guide was very entertaining, making it a fun tour.
サンドバーは綺麗に見えました。
シュノーケリングもしたのですが、シュノーケリング部隊といったスイミーみたいな感じで泳ぐ感じなので、混雑しており水も濁り何も見えませんでした。
シュノーケリングをするなら、別のプランのほうがいいように感じました。
総合的には、サンドバーは満喫できたことと、ツアーのお姉さんがとても面白かったので楽しいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
We were a group of 6 adults (family). Absolutely the best. A challenge to learn the breathing, but easy to catch on with great instruction. Then the sights and fish underwater without snorkel limitations was amazing! Two of us were return participants and Kevin our guide did not let us down.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/08 |
Reviewed by: ざんねんさん
On the day of the tour, it was cold on the boat, possibly due to the rain and wind. It was advertised as a BBQ, but in reality, it was grilled hamburgers. I wish they had just called it hamburgers; I thought we would be grilling the meat ourselves. The snorkeling was also cold, and everyone was shivering. At times like this, it would be nice if they provided wetsuits. I no longer want to participate in this tour.
当日は雨と風あったせいか船上でも寒かった。
それとBBQと書いてあったが実際には網焼きされたハンバーガーだった。
そらならハンバーガーって書いて欲しい、お肉を自分達が焼くのかと思ってしまう。
シュノーケリングも寒くてみんな震えていた。
こんな時はウェットスーツでも用意して欲しい。
もうこのツアーは参加したくないです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
On the day of the tour, due to the rain and wind, I believe you may have felt colder than usual when your body got wet. As you mentioned, wetsuits do provide warmth, but please understand that we do not provide them for the tour you participated in.
Additionally, regarding the BBQ lunch you pointed out, we hope you understand that it was indicated as a BBQ hamburger on the tour page.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
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す。
当日は雨と風の影響により、体が濡れた際は通常より寒く感じられたかと思います。
仰るとおりウェットスーツは防寒になりますが、ご参加いただきましたツアーではご提供させていただいておりませんこと了承ください。
また、ご指摘いただいておりますBBQランチにつきましては、ツアーページ上にてBBQハンバーガーと
ご案内しておりますことご理解いただけましたらい幸いです。
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。
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: | 2016/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: sirena
Setting off on the cruiser.
About an hour of snorkeling. The sea turtles were super close!!
They were almost too close for comfort. I was exhausted after an hour (laughs).
After that, we went cruising. The champagne was served in regular plastic cups, and they were overflowing!
It was fun. I want to do it again.
クルーザーに乗っていざ出発。
1時間ほどシュノーケル。めっちゃウミガメ近い!!
怖いくらい近かったです。1時間へとへとでした(笑)
そのあと、クルージング。シャンパンが普通のプラコップに大盛りでした!
楽しかった。またやりたいです。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/17 |
Reviewed by: yuka
It was rainy with occasional clouds and strong winds, making it quite gloomy. I thought it would be amazing if it were sunny, but unfortunately, I could only see the sea turtles from a distance. The water level at the sandbar was low, just below my knees, so that was a good thing. The snorkeling was disappointing as well, possibly due to the rain and wind; there were hardly any fish, and the sea was dark. They ask you to pair up for snorkeling! I participated alone, but since the husband of a couple who joined was observing, I teamed up with his wife, which made it easy for me to join the snorkeling even as a solo participant, so that was nice. All in all, the disappointing part was the weather. I couldn't enjoy the scenery. If you participate in rainy weather, it might be better not to have overly high expectations. I would like to go again when it's sunny next time.
雨時々曇りで風も強風でドンヨリしてました。晴れたら最高ったとは思いますが残念ながら海亀も遠くから少し見るだけでした。サンドバーの水位は低く膝下だったので~それだけは良かったです。シュノーケリングも雨と風のせいか?魚がほとんどおらず海も暗く残念でした。シュノーケリングではバディを組んで下さい!と言われます。1人で参加してましたがカップルで参加してみえた奥様の旦那様が見学されるという事で奥様とバディを組み1人参加でも難なくシュノーケリングに参加出来ましたので~それも良かったです。とにもかくにも残念なのは天気です。景色を楽しむ事は出来ませんでした。雨降りに参加される場合は過度な期待はしない方が良いかも?今度は晴れた時に又行ってみたいです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Attila D.
This was my third snorkeling trip with the Fair Wind to Kealakekua Bay. Once again, another flawlessly executed experience! The crew is very friendly and accommodating, the food and drinks are consistently good, and the snorkeling and Snuba experiences are top-notch.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/04 |
Reviewed by: とんきち
I participated with my 7-year-old son. We had been to Hawaii several times, but I thought we should have joined the dolphin tour earlier. On the day of the tour, the weather was perfect, and we happily boarded the boat. My son was a bit scared of the boat, but perhaps because he took motion sickness medication before leaving the hotel, he didn't get seasick and we arrived at the dolphin spot. He had no worries about snorkeling or swimming, so we jumped right into the water! The marine blue was crystal clear, even at depths of over 10 meters. Just swimming in this transparent sea felt amazing. Then, when the guide signaled, a group of dolphins immediately appeared before our eyes. Dolphins swimming in the water and leaping above the surface! It was astonishing and moving! I peered into the water multiple times to keep up with the guide's signals, and each time, I saw dolphins swimming gracefully. Just when my son and I were a bit tired, the signal to change spots came. As we moved to the next location by boat, we saw many sea turtles and small fish. It felt like we had entered a different world. Without taking a break, we continued swimming and watching the fish, and before we knew it, it was time to head back. We felt so disappointed; we wanted to enjoy it all day long. That was our wish, and I definitely want to participate again next time. It was an activity we should not miss. Thank you very much!
7歳の息子と参加しました。
何回かハワイには来てましたが、初めてイルカ中学に参加してもっと早くに参加しておけば良かったと思いました。
参加当日は、絶好の天気で気持ち良くボートに乗り込みました。息子は、ボートを少し怖がってましたが、酔い止めをホテル出発時に飲んでいたためか、船酔いすることもなくイルカスポットに到着。シュノーケルや泳ぎに関しては、全く不安がなかったので直ぐに海の中へ!10M以上の深さの中でも海底まで透き通るマリンブルー。この透き通った海を泳ぐだけでも、最高の気分。そうすると、ガイドの方から合図があると、沢山のイルカたちが直ぐに目に飛び込んできました。海の中で泳ぐイルカの集団や海面を飛び交うイルカの集団!なんなんだ!驚きと感動!ガイドさんの合図に遅れないように何回も海の中を覗くと何回もイルカたちがスイスイと泳いでいるのが目に飛び込んできました。息子も私も少し疲れたところで、スポット変更の合図。次のスポットに船で移動すると、次はウミガメや小さな魚たちが沢山目に入ってきた。違う世界に来た気分である。時間いっぱい休むことなく、泳ぎ続け魚たちを見ていると、あっという間に帰る時間になってしまいました。思いっきり残念な気分。一日中でも楽しみたかったのが、息子と私の思いでした。是非次回も参加したいし、参加すべきアクティビティでした。
本当にありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating! We hope that Dolphin Junior High will always be a part of the memories from your trip to Hawaii with your son! We look forward to your next participation! Mahalo!
この度はご参加頂きありがとうございました!息子さんとのハワイ旅行の1ページにイルカ中学がずっとあり続けて頂けたら幸いです!またのご参加をお待ちしております!Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニタープラン☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/27 |
Reviewed by: satotie
I was able to meet Teacher Dolphin safely and graduated on the first day! I also got to see a baby dolphin and even heard its cute cries, so it was a lot of fun. The staff's line about "preliminary inspection" was very impressive! (laughs) Next time, I will go to meet Professor Manta!
イルカ先生にも無事会え初日で卒業できました!
赤ちゃんイルカにもあえかわいい鳴き声まで聞けたのでとても楽しかったです
スタッフさんの
[下見手てー]
のセリフがとても印象的でした!笑
次回はマンタ教授に会いに行きます!
Thank you for participating this time! It was lucky to see the baby dolphin! I've heard it sticks in your ears, so I made a T-shirt! Please be sure to check it out at the dolphin staff room next time! We look forward to your next participation! Mahalo!
この度はご参加頂きありがとうございました!赤ちゃんイルカも見れたなんてラッキーでしたね!耳に残るとよく言われましたのでシタミテ!!Tシャツ作っちゃいました!次回はイルカ職員室で是非チェックしてくださいね!またのご参加をお待ちしております!Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/12 |
Reviewed by: F.F.
There were six of us, two of us and four travelers from China. The pilot was a handsome young American man. Although he spoke in English, he really got us excited. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, we couldn't see the lava flow that we were looking forward to. However, we received a refund for that, so I would like to try again next time. The helicopter tour got us close enough to reach Waipi'o Valley, which was thrilling.
中国の旅行客4人と私たち2人の6人の客でした。パイロットはイケメンの若いアメリカ人の方でした。英語でしたが、私たちを盛り上げてくれました。天候が悪く、楽しみにしていた溶岩流は見ることができませんでした。でも、その分、返金していただけたので、次回またチャレンジしてみたいと思いました。ヘリコプター遊覧は、ワイピオ渓谷に手が届くくらいの距離まで近づけて、興奮しました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Reviewed by: F.F.
I experienced the sea of paradise. The scenery was wonderful. The weather was great, and the colors of the sea and sky were cobalt blue, with the green of the Coral Mountains and the white sandbar. It was truly magnificent.
The muffins for a light snack were delicious, and I had plenty of time for snorkeling, which was fun.
The only disappointment was that I didn't encounter a single sea turtle. But that's nature, so it can't be helped.
天国の海を実感しました。素晴らしい景色でした。お天気がよかったのもあって、海と空の色はコバルトブルー。コウラル山脈のグリーン。白いサンドバー。本当に見事でした。
軽食のマフィンもおいしくて、シュノーケリングもたっぷり時間があって楽しかったです。
残念なのは、ウミガメに1匹も遭遇しなかったこと。自然のことだから仕方ありませんね。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. I'm really glad you enjoyed the beautiful sandbar. Please come back and visit us again. We, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your return, F.F.! Mahalo.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加ありがとうございました。
美しいサンドバーを楽しんで頂けて本当に良かったです。
ぜひまた遊びに来て下さいね。F.F,様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしてます!!マハロ。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: F.F.
I was impressed by the intelligence and cuteness of the dolphin. When I asked its age, it was said to be 32 years old. Dolphins really do live a long time, don't they?
イルカのかしこさとかわいさに感激しました。
年齢を聞いたら32歳とのこと。イルカって長生きなんですね。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<20分> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Camny
We had such a great time snorkeling we did the trip again the next day. Awesome crew and a beautiful place to snorkel!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Freeman-Jones party
We had a fantastic time. Ian, Jeremy and Kama did a wonderful job and took great care of us. The scenery was amazing, and they filled us in on some history of the area. We even got to see some whales breach, accompanied by spinner Dolphins!. Great trip and would recommend to anyone. Holo Holo did a first class job!
That is awesome! We love hearing good reviews about our team and company. I am happy you had an excellent time. We look forward to seeing you again!
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| Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Ella C
This was my first time to Kaneohe bay sandbar, and I have great time with Captain Bob's cruise. Also, I have fun of trying snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/11 |
Reviewed by: スーパープラム
We arrived after picking up at about three hotels with a large bus shared with various tour companies, which took around an hour. Prices seem to vary, but it looks like around $110 is the standard if lunch is included.
At the end of March, the wind was strong, but we were fortunate with the weather, and we could see the sandbar from quite a distance. If it weren't for the strong winds, it seems we could have set up a net for beach volleyball.
Our guide, Yukiko, who was exclusively for Japanese guests, was truly wonderful and gave us a lot of energy. She took many photos for us, directing us on poses that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, and even if we did, it would have been difficult to ask someone else to do it (laughs). The unique way she captured us made the photos we took there incredibly valuable. I am grateful for the enjoyable time we shared. Despite doing the same thing multiple times every day, she was never mechanical; you could tell she was genuinely enjoying taking the photos... she was a person with heart. I aspire to be like her.
As for the snorkeling, even though it was my first time, it turned out to be a wonderful experience suitable for a graduation celebration with my 12-year-old child. We saw coral reefs for the first time, colorful fish, and even swam alongside a sleeping sea turtle for a while. I honestly didn't expect to be so moved by snorkeling. There were a few times when seawater got in my mouth or ears, which was bothersome, but I managed to get through it and felt a sense of accomplishment.
When we got back on the boat, the delicious aroma suddenly made me feel hungry. The hamburgers that the captain grilled were just the right weight—not too heavy, not too shabby, with perfect seasoning and cooking. They were the best hamburgers I've ever had. It got cold with the wind, but they quickly prepared warm cocoa, tea, and coffee, which I found very thoughtful. Since tea is available, it might be a good idea to bring some snacks along.
However, I do want to mention one issue... the toilet was difficult to flush, and since you have to put the paper in a bucket, the smell became quite strong towards the end. Still, I was grateful that there was a toilet.
On the way back, I felt even colder than on the way there. Couples who came lightly without beach towels looked quite cold. A wet towel cools down even more in the cold air, so having an extra towel would be better.
Although I had visited Hawaii many times, this was my first time participating in this. It is a bit pricey, but I would definitely like to join again.
They provided life jackets and fins for small children, and everyone was able to enjoy themselves! As long as they can kick their legs, they are fine. Although the elderly didn't snorkel, they were enjoying themselves up to their knees at the practice point in shallow water.
I think people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, can have fun. While I was satisfied with the waters of the North Shore and Hanauma, the colors of the sea here are different. It's definitely worth seeing!
現地ではいろんなツアー会社の方と混載の大型バスで3か所ほどホテルを回ってピックアップ後、小一時間ほどで到着しました。値段にはバラつきがありそうですが、ランチ付きだと大体110ドル前後が主流のようです。
3月下旬で風は強かったですが、天気にも恵まれかなり遠くからサンドバーは見えていました。
強風がなければ、ネットを張ってビーチバレーが出来たようです。
日本人オンリーの船のガイドさんのユキコさんは本当に素敵な方で、パワーをもらえました。
写真を撮って頂いたのですが、何枚もポージングを指示して下さり、自分達では考え付かない、また考えついても他人にこちらからお願いしづらい(笑)かなりマニアックな撮り方で、ここで撮って頂いた何枚もの写真だけでも価値があると思っています。楽しい時間を共有して戴き感謝してます。同じ事を一日に何回も毎日毎日されているのに、ちっとも事務的でなく、楽しんで撮って頂いているのがわかるというか・・・心のある方でした。
見習いたいと思います。
そして、本題のシュノーケルは、初めてだったにも関わらず、12歳の子供との卒業記念に相応しい素敵な体験となりました。
初めて見る珊瑚礁、カラフルな魚達、眠っているウミガメが起きてしばらく一緒に泳ぐことも
出来ました。シュノーケルでここまで感激出来るとは、正直思っていませんでした。
何度か海水が口に入ったり、耳に水が入って気になったりしましたが、なんとかやり遂げられて達成感もありました。
疲れて船に上がると香ばしい香りで急に空腹を感じました。
キャプテンが焼いて下さったハンバーガーは重すぎず、ショボすぎず、塩加減も焼き加減も素晴らしく、最高においしいハンバーガーでした。
風に当たっていると寒くなったのですが、温かいココアや紅茶、コーヒーをすぐ用意して下さっていて、本当にかゆいところに手が届いているなあと、感心しました。
お茶が飲めるので、おやつを持って行かれても良いかもしれません。
ただ、一つだけ困ったことをお知らせすると・・・トイレの流し方が難しいのと、ペーパーを
バケツに入れなければならないので臭いが後半はきつかったです。
それでも、トイレがあるのはありがたかったですけれど。
帰りのバスは、行き以上に寒さを感じました。
バスタオルを持ってこないで身軽に来ていたカップル達は相当寒そうでした。
体を拭いて濡れたバスタオルは冷気でもっと冷えるので、もう一枚別のバスタオルがある方が
ベターです。
ハワイは何度も何度も訪れていたのに初めての参加でした。
お値段はしますが、またぜひ参加したいです。
小さいお子さん達のライフジャケットや足ひれも用意されていて、ちゃんとみんな楽しめていましたよ!バタ足が出来れば大丈夫です。
シュノーケルはさすがにされてませんでしたが、浅瀬の練習のポイントではおばあちゃんも膝まで浸かって楽しんでおられました。
小さい子からご年配の方まで、楽しめると思います。
ノースショアやハナウマの海でも十分満足していましたが、海の色がまた違います。
一見の価値ありですよ!
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: 24HN
Eight years ago, my eldest son experienced this, and my second son saw the photos and videos and said he wanted to do it too, so we came to have this experience. The content seems to be the same as before.
The day before, we were satisfied swimming with wild dolphins, but I think this attraction is good for children because they can take their time to look and touch.
The participation fee and the cost of photos are a bit high.
8年前に長男が体験していて、次男がその写真やビデオを見ていて、自分もやりたいと言い出し、この体験をするためにやって来ました。内容は以前と同じように思います。
前日は野生のイルカと泳げたので満足でしたが、このアトラクションはゆっくり見たり触ったり出来るので子供には良いと思います。
参加費用と写真代が高いのが何点です。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/03 |
Reviewed by: ララハワイ
I participated at the end of November.
I had been looking at the photos on this site, so it was very different from what I imagined.
First of all, each tour company has its own designated area, and the area for this tour company was just a shallow beach that looked nothing like the photos.
Perhaps due to the rain, the sea was murky, and the water depth was about 1 meter.
The water depth reached up to my stomach, as I am 168 centimeters tall.
It was cold due to the bad weather, and I was enduring while getting into the sea.
I would have appreciated a comment stating that in bad weather, the scenery would be different from the sandbar shown in the photos.
11月末に参加しました。
こちらのサイトの写真を見てたので、想像と違い過ぎました。
まず、ツアー会社ごとに仕切っているエリアがあり、こちらのツアー会社で仕切っているエリアは全く写真とは違うただの浅めのビーチでした。
雨のせいか海は濁っていて、水深も深く1メートルほどありました。
水深は、身長168センチのわたしの胃のあたりまであります。
悪天候で寒くて、我慢しながら海に入ってました。
悪天候の場合、こちらのツアーでは写真のサンドバーへとは異なる風景になりますと、一言コメント欲しかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize that the experience did not meet your expectations due to the bad weather.
The conditions at the sandbar are greatly affected by the tides, and we have included a link on the tour page to check the tide schedule. I apologize for any disappointment caused to customers who may have imagined a different experience based on the promotional photos.
We will strive to improve the tour page and our services based on your valuable feedback. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us.
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す。
しかしながら、悪天候によりご満足いただける内容ではございませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
サンドバーは潮の満ち干きによってコンディションが大きく左右しますので、
ツアーページにも潮の満ち引きを確認できるリンクを掲載させていただいております。
しかしながら、イメージ写真をご想像されてご参加されるお客様へ残念な思いをさせてしまいましたことお詫び申し上げます。
お客様からの貴重なご意見をもとにツアーページおよびサービス改善に向け尽力させていただきます。
お忙しいところ貴重な体験談のご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン スナック朝食付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/21 |
Reviewed by: 松々ファミリー
About two weeks before departing for Hawaii, I wanted to participate in a sandbar tour, but everywhere I searched was fully booked. I finally found this tour, which had a reasonable price and availability, so I didn't have high expectations. However, once I participated, the boat was impressive, and the staff's service was very satisfying. We got to see many sea turtles and had the long-awaited sandbar experience, leaving my whole family very happy.
ハワイ出発がの2週間ほど前から、サンドバーツアーに参加したいと思いつつ予約を取ろうとしたところ検索ですぐに出てくるところはどこも予約がいっぱいでした。
やっと見つけたこちらのツアーは価格も安めだし空きがあるしで、実はあまり期待はしていませんでした。
実際参加してみると船は立派だし、スタッフの対応も大変満足できるものでした。内容的にもたくさんのウミガメに会え待望のサンドバー体験のでき家族全員大満足でした。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: りーー
It was a cloudy and windy day from the morning, and it was cold. Everyone was shivering on the boat (laughs). Still, thanks to the very fun guide and crew, everyone seemed to be smiling and having a great time! We could see some sea turtles here and there. The coldness remained at the sandbar as well... Everyone cautiously changed into their swimsuits and entered the water, but it was still cold (laughs). Just as a light rain started to fall, the chill increased, but since we came all this way, we decided to challenge ourselves with snorkeling! The water was a bit murky, but we were still able to see coral and various beautiful fish, which made us satisfied! We were really hungry, so the sandwiches and snacks that tasted like Doritos after returning to the boat were very delicious. I definitely wanted to participate on a nice weather day, but this became a good memory in its own way. I was worried that the morning-only tour might feel insufficient, but I was completely satisfied even with the short time! After that, we returned to Waikiki and were able to do some shopping, so I felt like we used our time effectively. As mentioned in everyone's reviews, the return bus can be chilly since you are wet, so a jacket is essential, and a bath towel is a must! Since there were just two of us, we brought two towels, but we each used one and got wet, so I thought it would have been nice to have one more for covering up on the return bus.
朝から曇っていて風も強く、寒い1日でした。みんな船内でブルブル震えていました(笑)
それでもとっても楽しいガイドさんやクルーの皆さんのおかげで皆笑顔で楽しそうでした!
ウミガメもチラホラ見えました。サンドバーについても寒いのは変わらず・・・。
みんな恐る恐る水着になり、海へ入っていきましたがやっぱり寒い(笑)
ちょうど小雨も降ってきたので寒さ倍増でしたが、せっかく来たのでシュノーケルに挑戦!
海の中はにごった感じでしたが、それでも珊瑚やいろんな綺麗なお魚を見る事ができ満足でした!
お腹ぺこぺこだったので船に戻ったあとのサンドイッチとドリトスみたいなお菓子がとっても美味しく感じました。
天気の良いときにもちろん参加したかったのですが、これはこれで良い思い出になりました。
午前のみのツアーで、物足りないのかなー?と心配でしたが、全然短い時間でも満足でした!
そのあとまたワイキキに戻り、お買い物できたので時間が有効に使えるなーと思いました。
皆さんのレビューにもあるように、帰りのバスは自分が濡れていることもあり冷えますので
上着はもちろん、バスタオルは必須です!私達は2人でしたので2枚持って行きましたが、
それぞれ1枚ずつ使って濡れてしまったので、帰りのバスでのひざかけ用にもう1枚あれば良かったなーと思いました。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: 永田ファミリー
The sandbar I wanted to visit was truly beautiful. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see many sea turtles, but the snorkeling instructions were easy to understand and great. Above all, the hamburger we had on the boat, made with grilled meat, was delicious.
行ってみたかったサンドバー、本当に綺麗でした。
ウミガメがあまり見れなかった事は少し残念でしたが、シュノーケルの説明も分かりやすくて良かったです。何と言っても船上でお肉を焼いてくれて食べたハンバーガーが美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/26 |
Reviewed by: John K.
The guides were great, they would make sure everybody was together, We saw turtles and variety of hawaii fishes. I would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Hawaii, its a must see at Hanauma Bay. Thanks Dan & Chieko
HI John, It was a great day. glad you guys enjoyed.
Thanks, Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: まふぃん
On March 29, I participated in a cruise with snacks included. It was my return day, but since I could get back to Waikiki in the morning, it was great to make effective use of my time instead of wandering around aimlessly. I was able to see many turtles, and the sandbar was beautiful because the weather was nice. My nearly 80-year-old mother joined me, and the ship's guide was kind and considerate. However, at the point of disembarking from the ship, the water came up to around her waist, so she decided not to get off. (It’s only knee-deep a little further in, but even without snorkeling, a swimsuit is necessary.)
3月29日、軽食付きのクルーズに参加しました。帰国日でしたが、午前中にワイキキに戻れるので、下手にウロウロするより時間を有効に使えてよかったです。カメさんもたくさん見ることができたし、天気がよかったのでサンドバーも美しかったです。
80歳近い母も一緒でしたが船のガイドさんは親切で、気をつかってくれました。ただ、船から下りるところだけ、腰の辺りまで水につかってしまうので、母は下りるのを断念しました。(少し歩けばひざ下の深さですが、シュノーケリングをしなくても下は水着が必要です)
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Tettu
It seems that there have been more TV program shoots recently, and it's a place that often gets featured. Since it's a bit away from the beach, you can take interesting photos. The tour bus can be cold inside, so you'll need something to wear over your clothes. For those renting a car, it's recommended to stop by Kailua or Hawaii Kai on the way back.
最近TV番組のロケが増えたようで、よく取り上げられる場所。
浜から少し離れた場所なので、写真を撮っても面白く撮れます。
ツアーバスは車内が寒いので、羽織るものが必要です。
レンタカーの方は帰りにカイルアやハワイカイなどに寄れるので、こちらの方がオススメかな。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
Owner/tour guide was outstanding- was so patient with my 8 year old daughter and worked her through her fears! Highly recommend! Bay was beautiful experience- lots of fish!
Hi Wendy, you guys all did great. hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: tama
We had children aged 4 and 5 with us, but there was a proper seating area on the boat, and life jackets were provided, which made us feel safe. We were able to see turtles, and they also lent us floating poles for snorkeling, making it enjoyable even with small children. We would love to participate again.
4歳、5歳の子連れでしたが
船にはきちんと座れるスペースがあり
ライフジャケットも用意されたりと
安心です。
亀も見られたし、シュノーケルの際は浮くポールも貸して下さり、小さい子連れでも
楽しめます。また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Patricia
Picked up on time, nice driver,gave us good tips on snorkeling. Would recommend to friends.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Staff was very friendly and helpful. When we got to the location, was expecting a little more based on what I read on the site. While we did see a couple turtles, they were few and far between. Also not a lot of fish. There were scuba divers in the same spot which made it tricky.
Afterwards, they took us out for about 30 minutes which was great.
I know the snorkeling is sparse on Waikiki so everyone is going to the same spots. Something I wasn't used to.
Tip
Fins are a must. They don't provide them.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This trip to Hawaii was a three-generation adventure. The kids (ages 6 and 7) and my parents (both over 60) experienced snorkeling for the first time. Initially, I planned to go out to the reef alone, but after hearing Chieko's encouragement, we all decided to give it a try! In the end, only my sister, my nephew, and I made it out to the reef, but Chieko's heartfelt desire to show us something special really came through (tears). The group that went out to the reef was with Dan. Dan was incredibly kind and held my nephew's hand the whole way. Fortunately, we were able to see two large turtles. The only disappointing part was that my GoPro froze halfway through, so I couldn't capture the moments (tears). I really wanted to film us swimming together!!! I'll save that for next time. Thank you, Chieko and Dan, for all your help this time. I definitely want to ask for your assistance again. Thank you very much.
今回のハワイ旅行は三世代。子供(6歳と7歳)と両親(二人とも60過ぎ)はシュノーケルが初体験。はじめは私だけが沖までいく予定でしたがチエコさんのお話を聞いて全員でトライすることに!結果、沖までいけたのは私と姉と甥っ子のみでしたが、チエコさんの「どうにか見せてあげたい!」というお気持ちがかなり伝わりました(泣)沖へ行く組はダンさんと一緒に。ダンさんもものすごく優しくて甥っ子の手をずっと引いて行ってくれました。ラッキーなことに大きな亀さんが二匹も見ることが出来ました。私のGOPROが途中でフリーズしてしまい撮影出来なかったことだけが残念です(泣)一緒に泳いだところを撮りたかった!!!それはまた次回のお楽しみにとっておきます。チエコさん、ダンさん今回はお世話になりました。また絶対にお願いしたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
The snorkeling tour with the three-generation family was so much fun! I was really happy to see everyone trying their best. Even the grandparents, who initially planned not to swim, did very well and were able to reach the white buoy in the backyard, where we saw a large school of ladyfish. Please come again when you visit Hawaii. Next time, let's all swim out together to see the cute turtles in Hanauma! I look forward to seeing you all again. Thank you! Mahalo!!
三世代ファミリーでのシュノーケリングツアー、楽しかったですね!!皆さんが頑張ってトライしてくれて、私もうれしかったです。最初は泳がないつもりだったお祖父様、お祖母様もとてもお上手で、バックヤードの白ブイまで行くことが出来て大きなレディフィッシュの群れも見れましたね。是非またハワイにお越しの際には皆さんで来てください。次回は皆さんでアウトサイドまで泳いでまたハナウマのかわいい亀さんを見に行きましょうね!!またお会いできるのを楽しみに待っています。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: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
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An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the ocean rafting and the stunning views.
Upon confirming with the local operating company regarding this matter, they mentioned that while they intended to reach out to all participants, they were unable to provide the necessary attention due to the large number of attendees on that day. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations, especially since you were looking forward to the experience.
Additionally, although we had prepared the translated materials in Japanese, it seems they were not distributed as intended. We take your feedback seriously and will work with the operating company to improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
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す。
また、オーシャンラフティングや絶景をお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
今回の内容を現地催行会社に確認させていただきましたところ、ご参加いただいている皆様にお声がけするよう配慮してはいたのですが、当日は参加人数が多かったこともあり気配りが至らなかったとのことでございました。せっかく楽しみにされていたにも関わらず、ご期待に沿った気遣いがなされていなかったため、ご不快なお気持ちにさせてしまい、誠に申し訳ございません。
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