Hawaii
I participated with my mother, who is in her 60s and cannot swim. She was worried about whether it would be okay since she can't swim, but as long as you don't snorkel, it's not a problem at all. You can wait on the boat or play in shallow areas. However, when getting off the boat, it is quite deep, so I think it might be surprising at first. After that, it's shallow, so as long as you pay attention when getting off, I don't think there will be any issues.
Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and rainy, which was disappointing, but the cruise staff were very nice. When you see a turtle, they will point out the direction, saying something like "Turtle at 3 o'clock!" I would like to try again on a sunny day.
泳げない60代の母親と2人で参加しました。泳げないので大丈夫か母親が心配していましたが、シュノーケルをしなければ、全然問題ないです。船で待つこともできますし、浅いところで遊ぶこともできます。ただ、船から降りるときはとても深いので、最初びっくりすると思います。その先は浅いので、降りるときだけ注意していれば問題ないと思います。
お天気があいにく曇りと雨で残念でしたが、クルーズのスタッフの方もとてもいいかたでした。亀が見えると、かめー3時とか亀がいる方向を教えてくれますよ♪お天気がいいときに再チャレンジしたいです。
I participated with my child who is under three years old. My husband and I planned to take turns going into the sea while one of us stayed on the boat with our child, but since the group went a bit far from the boat, that plan turned out to be difficult. In the end, we sat our son on a surfboard and both of us snorkeled with the other participants. At first, our child was scared and crying, but gradually he got used to it and said, "I'm not scared anymore." The staff were very kind to our youngest son, holding him so we could enjoy ourselves without worrying about him, and they were incredibly helpful.
I wasn't sure about the meeting place, but when I called the contact number, they kindly explained the location and even sent a photo of the map to my phone.
We had a great time, but I think it might be difficult for children under three to participate, depending on the staff.
3歳未満の子供と参加しました。主人と交代で海に入り、どちらかが子供と一緒に船上で待っていようと計画していましたが団体が少し船から離れたところまで行くので実際はその計画は難しく、結局サーフボードに息子を座らせて夫婦同時に他の参加者と共にシュノーケルをしました。はじめ子供は怖がっていて泣きべそをかいていましたがだんだん慣れて「もう怖くない」と言っていました。スタッフも最年少の息子にとても優しく、私たちが息子のことを気にかけず楽しめるように抱っこしてくれたり申し訳ないほど親切にしてもらいました。
集合場所もよく分からなかったのですが連絡先に電話を入れたらとても丁寧に場所を教えてくれて私の携帯に地図の写真まで送ってくれました。
とても楽しめましたがスタッフによっては3歳未満の参加は難しいかと思います。
ALOHA!!
Thank you for participating, Mihoko!
I'm glad to hear that your child enjoyed it as well.
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii!
MAHALO!!!
ALOHA!!
Mihoko様、この度はご参加いただきありがとうございます!
お子様も楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひご参加ください!
MAHALO!!!
I was worried because I had my son who is under three years old, but all the children's floaties were available for free rental. The staff was friendly and accommodating, which made it enjoyable.
Both breakfast and lunch were delicious, and my son was happy.
The snorkeling spot had clear water and was a great experience. It seemed to be full, so the boat felt a bit crowded, but the amount of food was sufficient, and during snorkeling, everyone enjoyed their activities, so it didn't bother me at all. The restroom on the boat was clean. They also provided careful assistance for snorkeling beginners.
3歳未満の息子もいたので心配でしたが、子供用の浮き輪などすべて無料でレンタルできます。スタッフも気さくでフレンドリーに対応してくれて楽しめました。
朝食も昼食もおいしく、息子も喜んでいました。
シュノーケルの場所も水がきれいでいい経験でした。満員だったようで船上は少し込み合った感がありましたが食事の量も十分だし、シュノーケル中はそれぞれの行動を楽しむので全く気になりませんでした。船の中のトイレもきれいです。シュノーケル初心者にも丁寧に対応してくれます。
We had an amazing time on our Dolphin tour. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. Loved that it was a small group, and we were able to swim with the Spinner Dolphins and Sea turtles. Also lucky enough to see Bottle Nose Dolphins and Humpback whales too. Only downside was getting a bit sea sick. The staff looked after my phone while I fed the fish and took a great selfie
My wife and I went to this adventure hoping to have a great time and see some fish here and there while snorkeling but these guys got us a great tour and we saw a ton of fish near the coral reef where they took us. The staff is super friendly and fun plus. The food was right on point and we loved they even gave us some hot chocolate after the swim to warm us up a bit.
Jenner and the captain are super friendly, I would love to go back and see them again when I go back to Hawaii.
It's been about a month since I returned from Hawaii, and it has become my best memory. The instructor and the couple in my group were very friendly and it was a lot of fun! I encountered fish, turtles, and eels, and I even got some beautiful photos taken! The downloaded photos turned out really well, and I've been showing them off to everyone since I got back. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to participate again, and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you for everything!
ハワイから帰ってきて約1ケ月経ちましたが、一番の思い出になっています。
インストラクターの方も、一緒のグループのご夫妻もとても気さくで楽しかったです!魚も亀にもウツボにも出会え、しかも綺麗な写真も撮っていただきました!
ダウンロードした写真は本当に綺麗に撮れており、帰ってからみんなに見せて自慢しています。
また機会あれば是非参加したいと思いますし、皆さんにおすすめしたいです。
いろいろありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating in the Blue Hawaii Divers tour the other day! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. The turtle we saw at Keyhole was spotted by the husband of the newlyweds who joined us that day, right? The large white mouth moray eel was beautiful as well. I'm happy to hear you liked the photos! Please do join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Next time, I hope to take you out beyond the white waves.
Thank you. Mahalo!!
先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、ありがとうございました!!とても楽しんでいただけたようで、私も嬉しく思います。キーホールで見れた亀さんはその日にご一緒に参加されていた新婚さんの旦那様がたしか亀を見つけてくれた日でしたね。大きなホワイトマウスモオレイ(ウツボ)もきれいでした。お写真も喜んでいただけて良かったです!!ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際にはリピートしてくださいね。この次は白波を超えて沖の方までご案内できればと思っています。
ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I participated at the end of November. Despite the unfortunate weather, it became a fun memory. I attended with my 2-year-old daughter, and I am truly, truly grateful for the kindness of the staff. The lunch hamburger was delicious, and I was also happy to have a warm drink after snorkeling. We even saw sea turtles! I made a wish too, haha. I want to participate again!! Hawaii is the best!
11月末に参加させて頂きました。あいにくの天候でしたが、楽しい思い出になりました。2歳の娘との、
参加でしたが、スタッフの方々のお心遣いに本当に本当に感謝です。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったですしシュノーケルの後の温かい飲み物も嬉しかったです♡
海ガメも見れました♡お願い事もしました笑
また参加したいです!!ハワイ最高です♡♡
I participated in a sandbar tour. The weather was bad, but I was able to enjoy the sandbar and snorkeling. Also, the BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious.
サンドバーツアーに参加しました。天気が悪かったですが、サンドーバーやシュノーケルを満喫できました。また、ランチのBBQハンバーガーが美味しかったです。
The team was absolute pro, and knew how to take care of us.
Would definitely recommend them to all my friends.
The tour was quite cold due to the cloudy weather. Everyone on the tour was Japanese. There was one Japanese guide and a few locals from Hawaii. The Japanese guide mainly led the tour. During the sea turtle watching, we were able to see several sea turtles. After the photo session at the sandbar, we went snorkeling. It was cold! (laughs) Since we were snorkeling in a large group, honestly, we couldn't see anything due to the sand. I had imagined beautiful fish and coral, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. A light meal of sandwiches and chips, along with warm drinks, was also provided. I hope to go on a nice weather day next time!
曇りだったため、とても寒い中でのツアーになりました。ツアーは全員日本人。ガイドさんはひとり日本人で、あと数名ハワイの方がいました。主に日本人ガイドが案内をしてくれます。ウミガメウォッチングでは、何匹ものウミガメがみれました。サンドバーでの写真撮影時間を終え、スノーケルへ。寒かった!(笑)多くの人数で連なってスノーケルするので、正直砂ぼこりでなにも見えませんでした。綺麗な魚と珊瑚を想像していましたが、残念。軽食はサンドイッチとチップス、温かい飲み物も用意されていました。今度は天気のいい日に行けたらいいなー!
Fantastic trip! Great staff. Will be doing it again next time we visit!
Our accommodation was at Hilton Hawaiian Village, but the pickup was at Ilikai Hotel (meeting at 9 AM). I was surprised to find that the pickup vehicle was a large bus instead of a van. I understood why the meeting point was in front of Ilikai Hotel, as it must be difficult to enter the narrow pickup area at Hilton. After that, we stopped at several hotels, and by the time we headed to the port, the bus was almost full. We arrived at the port in about an hour. After that, we took a boat to the sandbar. Since it wasn't low tide, even in shallow areas, the water depth was up to my knees, but the scenery was beautiful. We then had lunch with hamburgers topped with grilled patties on the boat, moved to a spot where sea turtles frequently appear for turtle watching from the boat, and then went to a large coral reef for snorkeling. Here, we were able to see many fish and turtles. However, I think the coral and sea in Ishigaki Island, where I go diving every year, might be prettier (though it probably depends on the day's conditions). After returning to the port, we switched to a bus and went back to the hotel (we returned to the hotel around 3 PM). When we got off the boat, the Japanese guide asked for a tip, which made me wonder if it wasn't included in the tour fee. There are tours on Veltra that include tips, so it might be a good idea for everyone to check.
宿泊先がヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでしたが、ピックアップはイリカイホテルでした。(9時に集合)迎えの車をワゴン車だと思っていたら、大型バスでびっくり。ヒルトンの狭い送迎場所に入りにくいのだろうなと、集合場所がイリカイホテル前だったことを納得しました。その後、数ヵ所のホテルに寄り、港に向かう時にはバスがほぼ満席になっていました。港には1時間程度で到着。その後、船でサンドバーへ。サンドバーは、干潮でなかったため、膝程度まで浅いところでも水深がありましたが、きれいな景色が広がっていました。その後、船上で焼き上げたパテをのせたハンバーガーの昼食、ウミガメがよく出没するポイントに移動して船上からのウミガメ見学、大きなサンゴ礁に移動してシュノーケルを行いました。ここでは、たくさんの魚や亀を見ることができました。ただ、毎年ダイビングに行く石垣島のほうが珊瑚や海はきれいかな。(その日のコンディションにもよるのでしょうが)その後、港にもどり、バスに乗り換え、ホテルに戻りました。(ホテルに戻ったのが15時くらい)船を降りるときに、日本人のガイドにチップを求められた時は、ツアー料金に含まれていないの?と疑問が沸いて来ましたので、同じveltraのツアーでチップ込のツアーもあったりしますので、皆さん確認はされたほうがいいかもしれません。
The entire crew was amazing! They were thoughtful, attentive, and caring the entire trip. Several people aboard were sick to their stomach due to rough, choppy water, but the crew was so sweet to those having problems. They were quick to serve, offer, and pick up food items, drinks, etc. I'd definitely take a tour with this company again. They get 5 stars for customer satisfaction and service.
We are so happy to be a part of memories you'll be looking back on for years to come! Thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what a great time you had! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
I made a reservation for a "Cruise & Sea" experience to help my husband, who has never been to Hawaii, fall in love with it. The weather was quite changeable, but during lunch and the timing at the sandbar, it cleared up beautifully, and it felt wonderful. We even saw sea turtles!
I didn't go snorkeling; instead, I relaxed on the boat, enjoying the scenery and reading, which was also nice. My husband was enjoying the beautiful views on the Angel's Sea Cruise as well!
When we went from the boat to the sandbar, we had to swim a little in the water, and I thought it would have been better if we could have just stepped onto the sand directly. (I guess it might not be possible because it's a large boat.)
ハワイは行ったことがないという主人に、ハワイを大好きになってもらいたくて、「クルーズ・海」で、ハワイを堪能してもらいたくて、予約しました。
天候はコロコロと変動がありましたが、ランチ、サンドバーのタイミングには、ぱーっと晴れて、とても気持ちが良かったです。ウミガメも見れました!
私は、シュノーケリングはせずに、船の上でのんびり景色をみたり、読書をしたりして、過ごしましたが、それもまた良かったです。
主人も、きれいだねと、天使の海クルーズを堪能していました!
船からサンドバーに行く時に、海の中を少し泳いでいかないといけなかっったので、そのまま砂の上に降りれたらもっとよかったなぁって思います。(大きな船なので無理なのかと思いますが。)
Since I went to the Big Island, I absolutely wanted to see a manta ray! With high spirits, I joined this tour. I was really excited until I got into the water, but... since it was December, the water temperature was cold, and the waves were quite strong, so the conditions weren't great. Once I got in the water, it was really cold, and even though I took motion sickness medication, I ended up feeling seasick. I stayed in the water for 30 minutes, determined to see at least one manta ray, and I was able to see a few! The excitement I felt when I saw them was truly beyond words! However, I couldn't last until the end and had to get back on the boat after 30 minutes, feeling groggy... but this is also a memory of my trip.
The instructor, Torichan, was a very cheerful Japanese person, which made me feel really at ease. They lent us their personal windbreaker since we were feeling seasick and offered us warm drinks.
It was easy to communicate in Japanese, which was nice.
I want to see manta rays up close again, so I think I'll try for a rematch during the warmer season!
Thank you for the exciting experience! ^ - ^
ハワイ島に行ったからには、絶対にマンタを見たい‼︎と、気合いいっぱいでこちらのツアーに参加しました。
海に入るまではノリノリでしたが…
12月という事もあって、水温は冷たくたまたま波のうねりも強く、とても良いコンディションとは言えませんでした。
海に入ると、とっても寒くて酔い止めを飲んでいましたが波酔いもしてしまいました。
一目でもマンタを見たいとねばり30分海に入ってて、数枚のマンタを見れました!
見た時の感動はほんとうに計り知れないものでした!
ただ、最後までは頑張れず30分で船に上がりグロッキー状態でしたが…笑
これも、旅の思い出です。
インストラクターのとりちゃんは
とっても明るい日本人の方で、とても安心できまし
た。船酔いしてる私たちに私物のウインドブレーカーを貸してくれたり、暖かい飲み物をくれたり。
日本語でやり取りできるから楽ちんでした。
もっともっと、近くでマンタが見たいので今度は暖かいシーズンでリベンジしたと思います!
エキサイティングな体験をありがとうございました^ - ^
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University this time! I hope that when you join us next time, the sea will be calm and warm in the best conditions! MAHALO☆
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! 次回ご参加される時は海も穏やかで暖かいベストコンディションでありますように! MAHALO☆
Exploring the sandbar was easy when the seabed was sandy, but when we got closer to the rocky areas, it was painful on the soles of our feet, and everyone let out little screams. However, wandering underwater was fun. I can't swim at all, and while I didn't snorkel, the participants who dove were all excited about the beautiful sea. It's a shame I couldn't see it! But for those who couldn't dive (like me and a grandmother with small children), we were able to take a sightseeing tour around the area on a motorboat. The crew only spoke English, but chatting with them was enjoyable. The Japanese-speaking guide was also interesting, and the meal exceeded my expectations. Those who dove seemed to get hungry, as they even went back for seconds. Next time, I hope to be able to swim a bit better and challenge myself to try snorkeling again.
サンドバーの散策は砂場状の海底の時は未だ歩きやすいのですが、岩に近い海底面の時は足裏が痛くて皆んなチョット悲鳴をあげたり、海中の散策が面白かったです。全く泳げないのですが、シュノーケリングの時はしませんでしたが、潜った参加者の方々は皆さん楽しいんで綺麗な海の様子に興奮気味でした。見れなくて残念!でも、潜れない人(私と小さいお子様連れのおばあさん)には、モータボートで周りを観光させてくださいました。英語しか喋れないクルーでしたが、お喋りがたのしかったです。日本語でのガイドさんんもおもしろく、食事も結構期待以上の内容でした。潜った人達はやはりお腹が空くのかお代わりまでしていましたよ。次回は少し泳げるようになって、シュノーケリングにチャレンジできるよう、又利用しようと思います。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed both the tour and the meal. The underwater scenery is truly beautiful! I hope you can challenge yourself to try snorkeling next time. We look forward to seeing you again.
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。
ツアーもお食事も楽しんでいただけて良かったです。
海の中やっぱり綺麗ですよ〜!!ぜひ次回はシュノーケルに挑戦できるといいですね。お待ちしてます。
We wanted to do something fun while my dad was visiting for his and my daughter's birthday. Great trip! The guys were funny and knowledgeable. We saw dolphin right as we sat out on the trip. Snorkeling spot was great and clear blue seas. We hope to do it again!
In December, the weather was nice, but there was a bit of a chilly impression from the start. Once we boarded the boat and set off, we encountered wild dolphins early on, and we all got into the sea to wait for the dolphins to come closer. After a while, we were thrilled to see the dolphins jumping and spinning in the air nearby! However, it seems that usually, the dolphins come quite close, so timing is important. The seawater was cold, and as someone who is sensitive to the cold, I ended up sitting out for a bit, but I was satisfied to see the wild dolphins up close! Also, personally, the staff were very cheerful and made the atmosphere lively, so just being there was enjoyable! There was also a professional hula dancer, and doing hula dance together at the end was a valuable experience. However, although it was advertised as a boat BBQ, what was served was a hamburger, which raised some questions (the hamburger itself was delicious, though). Overall, it was an experience that you can't have in Japan, so I recommend it! For those sensitive to the cold, even in Hawaii, the seawater in December was chilly, so participating in a warmer season would allow for maximum enjoyment.
12月ということで、天気は良かったのですが、少し肌寒い印象が最初からありました。
船に乗って出発すると、早い段階で野生のイルカに出会うことが出来、みんなで海に入り、イルカが近づいてくるのを待ちました。
しばらくすると近くでイルカ達がジャンプしたり、空中でくるくると回っている様子を見られて感激しました!
ただ、普段だと、かなり間近までイルカが近づいてきてくれることもあるようで、タイミングがあるみたいですね。
海水が冷たく、冷え性の私はこの辺りでダウンしてしましたが、野生のイルカを近くで見ることが出来、満足です!
あと、個人的にはスタッフの方がとっても陽気に場を盛り上げてくれたので、その場にいるだけで楽しめました!プロのフラダンサーさんもいて、最後にみんなでフラダンスをしたのも貴重な体験です。
ただ、船上BBQ付とのことでしたが、提供されたのはハンバーガーだったので、これは疑問です(ハンバーガー自体は美味しかったですよ)
総合的には、日本では出来ない体験が出来たので、オススメです!
冷え性の方はハワイとはいえ12月の海水は寒かったので、温かいシーズンに参加すると、目一杯楽しめると思います。
We encountered dolphins right after we set off. Once we entered the water, we came across a huge number of dolphins swimming so close that we could almost reach out and touch them. The last time I participated, the visibility wasn't very good, and while there were dolphins, I couldn't see them clearly. This time, there were so many dolphins, and the visibility was great, so I was very satisfied. The second snorkeling spot had few corals and fish, making it a bit underwhelming for snorkeling.
However, since the main attraction was the dolphins, I was overall very satisfied. The staff was very friendly, and since I had children with me, they were great at engaging with them. It was a very enjoyable tour! I would love to participate again.
出発してすぐにイルカに出会えました。海に入るとすごい数のイルカの群れに何度も遭遇して、手が届きそうなぐらい近くを泳いでいました。前回参加したときは透明度があまりよくなく、イルカがいたのですがあまりはっきり見れなかったのですが、今回は数もすごかったし透明度もよく大満足でした。2か所めのポイントはサンゴも魚も少なく、シュノーケルするには微妙な感じでした。
でもメインがイルカなので総合的に大満足です。スタッフもとてもフレンドリーで、子供連れだったのですが、よく子供の相手もしてくれました。とても楽しいツアーでした!!また参加したいです。
ALOHA!!
Thank you, KMI, for participating in the tour!
We look forward to having you join us again when you come back to Hawaii.
All of our staff are sincerely waiting for you!!
MAHALO!!!
ALOHA!!
KMI様、ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました!
またハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております!!
MAHALO!!!
This year, the rainy season started early, so the water level at the sandbar was higher, which was a bit disappointing! We were able to see sea turtles, but it really depended on the weather. Since the staff member was Japanese, I felt at ease and was able to participate in the tour.
今年は、雨季が早かったため、サンドバーの海水の高さも高く少し残念でした‼︎
海亀も観れましたが、天気次第かなって感じでしたo(TωT)o
スタッフのお姉さんが日本人だったので、安心して、ツアーには参加できました☆
I'm glad the guide was energetic. The sandwich didn't look appetizing, but it was delicious. I was lucky to see sea turtles swimming. It was raining when we departed, but it was sunny when we arrived. I was lucky.
ガイドが元気で良かった。サンドイッチは、見た目は美味しそうに見えなかったが、美味しかった。海亀が泳いでいるのが、見えた。運が良い。出発する時は、☔️だったが、着いた時は、☀️ていた。運が良い。
I participated for the first time at the strong recommendation of a junior colleague. I was lucky with the weather, but the water temperature was surprisingly low, not quite what you would expect from a southern island's sea. The water level at the sandbar was about knee-deep, so it didn't feel like a floating island. My wife, who participated last year, mentioned that the water level was up to her waist, so perhaps this year was still better.
For lunch, it wasn't the BBQ I had imagined; instead, they served hamburgers made from grilled patties over charcoal. It was delicious.
After playing at the sandbar for about an hour, we moved to a snorkeling spot while viewing sea turtles from the boat. We snorkeled for about an hour, but there weren't many fish. I had a decent time, but considering the cost, I feel that participating once is probably enough.
後輩の強い勧めで初めて参加しました。天候には恵まれラッキーでしたが、水温は意外と低く南の島の海といった感じではなかったです。サンドバーの水位は膝くらいまであり浮島といった感じではありませんでした。一緒に参加した妻が去年参加した時には腰くらいまで水位があったそうなので、まだ良い方なのかも。
ランチはBBQと聞いて想像するBBQではなく、ハンバーグを炭火で焼いてハンバーガーとして提供されました。味は美味しかったです。
サンドバーで1時間くらい遊んだあと,ウミガメがいるスポットを船上から眺めながらスノーケリングスポットへ移動し、1時間くらいスノーケリングをしましたが、魚はあまりいなかったです。それなりに楽しめましたが,料金に対しての満足度からすると1度参加すれば十分かなといった印象です。
It was amazing. Absolutely the best! The Japanese guide and the local people were very kind, the lunch was incredibly delicious, and we got to spend a lot of time in the sea. It was the best tour. The weather was a bit cloudy, but the content of the tour was very good. It was so good that I want to go many times. I highly recommend it!!! Sunscreen is a must!!!
最高でした。とにかく最高~!
日本人のガイドさんと現地の方々は非常に親切だし、ランチもめちゃくちゃ美味しいし、たくさん海に入れるし、最高のツアーでした。
雲がちょっと多いようなお天気でしたが、ツアーの内容はとても良かったです。
何度も行ってしまいたい、と思うほど良かったです。
すごくオススメです!!!
日焼け止めは必須です!!!
The sandbar was painful in some spots depending on where you stepped, but snorkeling was fun with lots of fish. The hamburger was also delicious. I saw many sea turtles too.
サンドバーは踏む場所によって痛いところもありましたが
シュノーケリングはお魚もいっぱいいてたのしかったです。
ハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
ウミガメもいっぱい見れました。
I ended up going on a rainy day. Since it was high tide, I only got to see a slightly beautiful sea. While high tide can't be helped, I honestly wish they would cancel on rainy days. (If possible, I think they should offer discounts on days with high tide since they can know in advance.) It was just the sea, cold, the snorkeling was murky, and once it starts, you're stuck for about six hours. The staff were very nice, so I gave it two stars.
雨の日に当たってしまいました。且つ満ち潮だったためただの少し綺麗な海を見れただけといった感じでした。
満ち潮はしょうがないにしても、正直雨の日は中止にしてほしいです。(できれば満ち潮の日も、あらかじめわかるのだから割引してもいいと思う)
ただの海、寒い、シュノーケリングは濁ってる、決行されると6時間程度は拘束される。
スタッフの人たちはとても感じの良い人達だったので星2つにしました。
My husband and I enjoyed the evening of going out on a canoe and then getting in the water and holding on to a lighted surf board to observing the huge mantas come right up to you! The young crew members were very friendly and helpful. They did provide a wet suit top but I regretted not having my full wet suit. Although it is in the "warm" Hawaiian water- after 30 minutes the water does steal your bodies warmth. So that would be my only suggestion to the average tourist. Despite the cold near the end, it was such a unique encounter that the amazing mantas- we were thrilled!
I was truly moved by participating in the dolphin snorkeling. My husband and I are 70 and 67 years old, respectively, and this was certainly the oldest challenge for us. I had previously experienced a dolphin tour on Oahu with my daughter, so I recommended it to my husband to share that excitement. I'm really glad we participated. We encountered hundreds of dolphins. It was a dreamlike moment. Daisuke, who guided us, put in a lot of effort to make the tour better, and I’ve decided in my heart that I want to participate again next time. Thank you for such a moving day.
イルカシュノーケルに参加して本当に感動しました。私達夫婦は夫が70歳私が67歳、もちろん最年長の挑戦でした。私は前にオアフ島でイルカのツアーは娘と体験済みだったのであの感動を夫にも、と勧めました。参加して本当に良かったです。何百頭ものイルカに遭遇したのです。夢のようなひと時でした。案内してくれたダイスケ、より良いツアーにしてくれた努力がすごく感じられ次も参加したいと心に決めました。本当に感動の1日をありがとう。
I finally went on a long-awaited 5-night, 7-day trip to Hawaii with my friends! I participated in this tour after making a reservation from Japan. Our high-energy tour guide picked us up at the hotel, and we set off for our destination! Since it was early in the morning, everyone on the bus looked sleepy, and many were dozing off, but the tour guide's enthusiastic chatter lifted our spirits. I was a bit worried about the weather since it was raining and I thought we might not see any beautiful scenery.
Once we arrived, we received safety instructions and a tour briefing before setting off on the boat. Suddenly, the sun came out, and the clarity of the ocean deepened! The views of the mountains and the sea were truly breathtaking. When we reached our destination, the boat stopped, and we had some free time. We took photos, went snorkeling, and had a lot of fun playing beach volleyball with other participants and the instructor. There were many people from both Japan and overseas, making it a very enjoyable time.
Afterward, we returned to the boat for lunch! We could customize our hamburgers with our favorite toppings, and the burgers we ate on the boat were delicious. After finishing our meal, we went for sea turtle watching! We moved to a spot with clear waters and were able to see them beautifully. We encountered a very friendly sea turtle that came close to the boat, poking its head out, and it was so cute!
Next, we headed to the snorkeling point. Snorkeling was different from what I imagined; while the ocean was beautiful, the fish were quite large. It wasn't like seeing the small fish like Nemo in Okinawa; instead, there were big fish swimming around. I participated for the whole day, and it was more fun than I expected, truly creating wonderful memories of Hawaii. Thank you!
友達と念願の5泊7日のハワイ旅行へ!こちらのモニターは日本から予約を済まし参加しました。行きはハイテンションなツアーガイドさんが宿泊ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれ、現地へ出発!バス内は朝が早かったこともあり皆さん眠そうで、眠っている人も多い中ツアーガイドさんのハイテンションの突っ走りトークに楽しい気持ちになりました(^^;;行きは天候が悪く雨が降っていたりで、綺麗な景色が見れないのではないかと不安になりました。現地に付き、注意事項、ツアー説明を受け船で出発。するとみるみらうちに日差しが出てきて透明度が深まる海へ!ほんとに山と海の絶景でした。目的地に着くと船を止め自由タイムへ。写真を撮ったりシュノーケルをしたり…中でも他の参加者の方とインストラクターの方でしたビーチバレーがとても楽しかったです♡海外の方もいれば日本の方もたくさんいて、とても楽しい時間でした(^3^*)/その後は船にもどり昼食へ!ハンバーガーに自分で好きなトッピングができ、船で食べるバーガーはとても美味しかったです♡食べ終わったあとはウミガメウオッチングへ!また透明度の高い場所へ移動し見事に見れました♡サービス精神の高いウミガメに出会い、船の近くに寄ってきては頭をひょこんとだしたりと、とても可愛かったです(﹡ˆoˆ﹡)その後はシュノーケルポイントへ。シュノーケルは想像と違い、海は綺麗なのですが、魚がとりあえずデカイ(^^;;沖縄などでみれるニモのような魚が見れるわけではなく、大きな魚がウジャウジャいてるというような感じでした(^^;;一日参加させてもらいましたが、想像以上の楽しさで本当にハワイでの素敵な思い出になりましたありがとうございました
Thanks Team. I had a fantastic time.
Hi, glad you had fun. Dan and Chieko
This was my third dolphin tour in Hawaii over the past five years, and I wish I had met the school sooner, but I'm glad I did.
Yuriko Mama told me to greet everyone with "Aloha" when getting on the bus, and I felt a bit embarrassed and nervous saying "Aloha" to the Japanese people on the bus. However, the atmosphere on the bus going and coming back was completely different; it felt like we were all one, like classmates.
I participated with my mother, sister, and aunt. My mother took a while to jump into the sea last time, but thanks to the staff and Yuriko Mama, she was able to dive in. My aunt was participating for the first time and took a long time to get in, missing the dolphins. Yuriko Mama told the other staff "No see," and when we found the dolphins a second time, she immediately called my aunt over, and my aunt was moved to tears swimming with the dolphins. I was filled with gratitude that they made it possible for parents in their 60s to experience the joy of swimming with dolphins. It was so much fun.
I apparently kicked my legs when I shouldn't have, but I was so absorbed that I didn't notice at all. I hope I didn't wake the dolphins during their rest time... I reflect on that. I love nature and the ocean too! On the way back, I even received a birthday present. Just being able to meet the dolphins was wonderful, and getting a birthday present made me incredibly happy.
Looking at the photos after returning to Japan, everyone has such great smiles, and thanks to the university staff and other guests, our beginner family was able to have a wonderful time.
I want to go again, or rather, I want to see the dolphins and the teachers again. I want to take classes again (*´∇`). I felt once again that I want to live in a way that protects nature even in Japan.
ここ5年で3度目のハワイ色々なイルカのツアーに参加していたけど、もっと早く学校と出逢いたかったし出逢えて良かった。
ユリコママにバスに乗る時「アロハ~」って挨拶してねって言われて、バス乗った時、日本人相手にアロハ~が恥ずかしいと言うか緊張してしまったけど行きと帰りのバスの空気は全く違って同級生というか心が一つなっていたように感じた。
母親、妹、叔母、私の4人で参加して、母親ゎ前回海に飛び込むのに時間かかったけど、まわりのスタッフさんやユリコママのお陰で海に飛び込めて、叔母ゎ初参加で、海に入るまで時間がかかってしまいイルカも見逃してしまったら、ユリコママがNo.seeと他のスタッフに言ってくれて2回目イルカを見つけた時すぐに叔母を呼んでくれて、おばもイルカ達さんと一緒に泳げて感動して涙が出てしまった。
60代の親達も一緒にイルカと泳げる感動を味わえるようにしてくれたのを感謝でいっぱいだった。すごく楽しかった。
私ゎバタ足しちゃいけないのにバタバタやったしまったらしい。夢中で全然気づかなかった。イルカさんお休みTIMEだったのに起こしてしまったかな…反省。
私も自然界や海が大好き‼ 帰りゎ誕生日プレゼントまでいただいた。
イルカさんと会えただけでも嬉しいのに誕生日プレゼントまで最高に嬉しかった。 日本戻ってから 写真みてもみーんな良い顔してて、大学のスタッフさんや他のお客さんのお蔭で我々初心者家族も素敵な時間を過ごすことができた。
また行きたいというかイルカさんや先生達に会いたい。また授業受けたい(*´∇`)
日本でも自然を守れるような生活をしたいきたいと改めて感じた。
ALOHA! Rika Dolphin,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University this time. It's amazing how we all became one in spirit at the end, thanks to the power of the Dolphin Teacher! Everyone's faces after meeting the dolphins were truly sparkling! Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
MAHALO!!
Dolphin Office, Saki
ALOHA ! RIKA dolphin さま
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
最後には同級生みんなで心が一つになれたなんてイルカ先生の力ってすごいですね☆
イルカと会えた後の皆さんのお顔は、本当にキラキラとしていました!
また、ハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
MAHALO!!
イルカオフィス SAKI