Reviewed by: としや
The sandbar had water up to my waist due to the rising tide, but it felt great to float around with a borrowed life jacket. When I asked for photos, they took a variety of shots, and I was very satisfied. During snorkeling, I encountered many fish and even a sea turtle. The hamburger was delicious, and the guide was kind, so I’m glad I participated.
サンドバーは潮が上がっていて腰位まで水がありましたが、ライフジャケットを借りてプカプカ浮いているととても気持ちが良かったです。
写真をお願いすると色々な構図で撮ってもらえて大満足。
シュノーケリングでは沢山の魚とウミガメにも会えました。
ハンバーガーも美味しかったしガイドの方も親切だったので参加して良かったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Stacy
Such a fun experience!!! Jenner was our guide when we got picked up by the bus and he was a great guide all throughout. Antonio our captain was also friendly and just the whole experience was amazing all very friendly and try their best to welcome and guide you.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/09 |
Reviewed by: yukari
I wanted to go snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, and I was drawn to this tour because of its packed itinerary. My husband, our two daughters (in 6th and 4th grade), and I participated as a family of four. We brought our own snorkeling gear from Japan. The kids were nervous about their first rafting boat ride, so they put on their life jackets before boarding and chose seats at the back where the rocking was relatively mild. However, as soon as we set sail, we encountered dolphins, and we were thrilled to see a pod of seven or eight swimming around the boat. When the staff invited us to move to the front, we eagerly did so. The staff supported our daughters from behind as they squealed with joy at the bouncing of the boat and the splashes of water. Once they got used to it, the boat made turns and created G-forces, making it feel like an amusement park ride! We even encountered a rare mother and baby whale during the summer. They came so close that we could almost touch them, which was moving.
The long-awaited Kealakekua Bay had high transparency, and we were able to swim to our heart's content among the coral and tropical fish. The kids were very happy to take off their life jackets and dive into the water during the middle of the snorkeling time (something that wouldn’t be allowed on tours in Japan), and they borrowed noodles (floating sticks) to play with, looking very satisfied. After snorkeling, while we were leisurely cruising in the bay, we encountered a pod of dozens of dolphins. A baby dolphin performed a beautiful spin jump right next to the boat, and everyone on board applauded! There were 12 passengers in total, and we were the only Japanese family; the others were from various places like New York and Australia. The friendly atmosphere provided a great stimulus for my daughters, who hardly understood any English. The view of the lava cliffs from the sea on the way back was incredibly impressive.
When it came time to tip the captain, I noticed that foreign guests were giving about $10 each, totaling around $40 for our group of four. Unfamiliar with the tipping customs and unsure of the going rate, I regretted that my tip might have been a bit low. The staff's hospitality was outstanding, which made me feel even more that way. My daughters had the biggest smiles, exclaiming, "We had so much fun!!" While there are tour coupon tickets available at the airport and other locations, they only accept phone reservations and do not accommodate Japanese speakers, so I would like to rely on VELTRA, which allows for reservations from Japan, for the next opportunity. I definitely want to participate again!
ケアラケクア湾でシュノーケルがしたくて、盛り沢山の内容に惹かれてこのツアーに参加しました。夫と私、小6と小4の娘の家族4人での参加。日本から自分たちのシュノーケルの道具を持参しました。子供たちは初めてのラフティングボートに緊張の様子で、乗船前からマイライフジャケットを装着し、揺れが比較的小さいという船尾に陣取りました。が、いざ出航してすぐイルカに遭遇し、7,8頭の群れがいくつもボートを取り囲むように泳ぐ姿に大興奮で、スタッフが「前においで」と誘ってくれるまま、船首に移動。船のバウンドとかかる波しぶきにキャーキャー喜ぶ娘たちをスタッフの方が後ろからサポートしてくださいました。慣れてきたころには、船を旋回してGをかけてくれたり、遊園地のアトラクションばりの面白さ!夏には珍しいクジラの親子にも遭遇しました。手を伸ばせば触れそうな距離まで近寄ってきてくれ、感動しました。待望のケアラケクア湾は透明度が高く、珊瑚と熱帯魚たちと心ゆくまで泳ぐことができました。子供たちもシュノーケルタイム中盤からはライフジャケットを外して海の中に潜ったり(コレは日本のツアーではさせてくれないことなので、とても喜んでました。)、ヌードル(浮き棒)を借りて遊んだり、大満足の様子でした。シュノーケル後、ゆっくり湾の中をクルージングしているとき、何十頭ものイルカの群れに遭遇しました。その中でベイビーイルカが船の横で華麗に回転ジャンプを披露してくれ、船内一同拍手!12名の同乗者、日本人は私たち家族だけで、他の方はニューヨークやオーストラリア、さまざまな場所からの参加でした。終始フレンドリーな雰囲気で英語がほとんど分からない娘たちにもすごくいい刺激になりました。帰りの海から見る溶岩の断崖はすごい迫力でした。最後にキャプテンにチップを渡すとき、外国の方は一人当たり10$、4人組で40$ほど渡していました。チップの習慣に不慣れで、チップの相場に疎い私は自分のチップはちょっと少なかったかなと、後悔。スタッフさんのホスピタリティが素晴らしかったので、余計にそう思いました。「すごく楽しかった!!」と娘たちは最高の笑顔。現地に行けば、空港等にツアーのクーポン券などもありますが、電話予約オンリーで日本語NGなので、日本で予約できる安心のVELTRAさんに次の機会もお願いしたいと思います。また、ぜひ参加したいです。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/04 |
Reviewed by: shigey0305
I visited Sandbar for the first time this time, and it was beautiful. I've been to quite a few beautiful beaches in the Philippines, but Sandbar was fresh and beautiful in a different way. I would love to go again when I visit Hawaii. The staff were friendly and nice as well. During the final sea turtle watch snorkeling, a sea turtle was swimming right below us. I got so caught up in it with my child. It was truly moving.
今回初めてサンドバーに行きましたがきれいでした。きれいな海はフィリピンでかなり行ってましたが、サンドバーは別な意味で新鮮できれいなところでした。またハワイに行ったら行きたいですね。スタッフも気さくでよかったです。最後のウミガメウオッチのシュノーケリングではウミガメが真下を泳いでいました。子供と一緒に夢中になっておっかけてしまいました。本当に感動しました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Danaye
So much fun! Something my husband and I could do every day for the rest of our lives!!! Thanks for the great memories, we will cherish them always!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/27 |
Reviewed by: さっちゃん
This time, I participated with my mother. Last year, I went to Oahu with my friends and saw wild dolphins for the first time. I wanted my mother to experience that excitement too, so I joined this tour, hoping to be guided by Daisuke, based on everyone's reviews! Just as the reviews said, Daisuke's love for dolphins and his strong desire for us to see them really came through, and I couldn't stop feeling excited from the car ride there! In reality, we encountered many dolphins, including a newborn dolphin that Daisuke said he had never seen before, which was incredibly thrilling! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii Island again, I would definitely want to join this tour. The boat was very rocky until we got out to sea, so I think it's safer for those who are prone to seasickness to take motion sickness medication. For those participating in the tour, please enjoy it with peace of mind!
今回、母と2人で参加しました。
去年、友達とオアフ島に行き野生のイルカを初めてみました。母にもあの感動を味わってもらいたくて、初のハワイ島で皆さんの口コミを参考にぜひダイスケさんに案内してもらいたくこちらのツアーに参加させて頂きました!
口コミ通り、ダイスケさんのイルカに対する愛や、わたし達に絶対イルカを見てもらいたいという想いが物凄く伝わってきて行きの車中からワクワクが止まらなかったです!実際、たくさんのイルカや、ダイスケさんも初めて見たと言ってた産まれたてのイルカの赤ちゃんにも遭遇でき物凄く興奮しました!またハワイ島に行く機会があれば必ず参加したいツアーです。沖に出るまでの船がとても揺れる為、船酔いしやすい方は酔い止めを内服された方が安心だと思います。ツアーに参加される方、安心して楽しんできてくださいね。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/03 |
Reviewed by: 真野靖
I participated in the dolphin swimming tour for the fourth time this time. So far, I've enjoyed a 100% encounter rate. The Hawaiian crew on the boat is lively and makes it easy to connect with them. Next time, I think I will join the manta tour on the Big Island. Mahalo.
今回で4回目の天然イルカて泳ぐツアーに参加しました。現在の処100%の遭遇率で楽しませてもらっています。船のハワイアンのクルー達もノリノリで自然と打ち解けさせてくれます。次回はハワイ島のマンタツアーにも参加してみょうと思っています。mahalo
Thank you for participating. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Next time, please be sure to enjoy manta snorkeling in Hawaii!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。次回は是非ハワイ島でマンタシュノーケルをお楽しみ下さい!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/06 |
Reviewed by: はるまま
We were able to land on the sandbar and see turtles. Although we were the only family with children, we felt a bit anxious, but they made arrangements for us to sit on the boat and took care of our kids for a short time during snorkeling, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling as a couple. I'm glad we participated.
サンドバーにも上陸できたし、亀も見れました。
子供連れが私達家族だけで少し不安でしたが、船上でも座れるように配慮してくださったり、シュノーケルの間、わずかな時間ですが子供をあやして見守っていてくださり、夫婦でシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。
参加して良かったです。
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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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/31 |
Reviewed by: りーたん
The instructor was very energetic and made it a lot of fun! It was unfortunate that the temperature was low and it rained the whole time, but I was super excited to see a sea turtle up close while snorkeling! I was also able to watch it swim, and the barbecue for lunch was delicious♡ I want to try again on a nice day!!
インストラクターの方がテンション高くて、たくさん楽しませてくれました!
気温が低くて、ずっと雨が降っていたのが残念だったけど、シュノーケルのときに海ガメを生で見る事が出来て大興奮!泳いでる様子もウォッチングできて、おひるのバーベキューも美味しかったです♡
天気の良い日にリベンジしたい!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/03 |
Reviewed by: HulaHoney
I've been to Oahu many times. This trip is a must. Snorkeling with the green sea turtles is amazing! They pop up right under you and you have to back up a bit. There is nothing quite like being one with nature.
I would recommend this to any age group.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
Reviewed by: パンダ大盛り
This is a tour where you can experience the much-talked-about sandbar. The itinerary includes hotel → port → turtle watching → sandbar → snorkeling → lunch.
Even though I can't swim at all, I was able to fully enjoy the benefits of the life jacket on this tour. After swimming for a while, we had a simple meal on the boat, and the sandwiches were surprisingly delicious.
While snorkeling with tropical fish, kicking your legs is strictly prohibited. Not only does it stir up sand and make visibility poor, but it also cruelly kicks up the people behind you. If you don't move using just your hands, you might end up like me, with bruises on your face and injuries from your nails. For those participating, please make sure not to kick your legs!
各所で噂のサンドバー体験ができるツアーです。
ホテル→港→ウミガメウォッチ→サンドバー→シュノーケル→ランチといった流れのツアーになります。
まったく泳げない私ではありましたが、ライフジャケットの恩恵を存分に味わえるツアーでした。
ひとしきり泳いだ後の、船上での簡単な食事、サンドウィッチが食べれますが、非常に美味しく感じられました。
熱帯魚と泳ぐシュノーケルですが、バタ足は厳禁です。
砂塵が舞い見えなくなるどころか、後ろの人を無情にも蹴り上げまくります。
手だけで進まないと、私のように顔に青タンや爪による負傷者が続出します。
参加される方は、是非ともバタ足だけはしないようにしましょう。
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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: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Reviewed by: 毎年ハワイ
I decided to try this popular optional tour. A sea turtle was right in front of me, and I was able to swim with it, which was a very memorable experience. The hamburger for lunch was also juicy and delicious.
人気のオプションツアーだったので頼んでみました。ウミガメがすぐ目の前にいて一緒に泳ぐことができとても思い出に残りました。ランチのハンバーガーも肉がジューシィーで美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: asako
I participated with my parents.
The location of the shop was a bit hard to find, and we got lost, but the staff were very kind, which made us feel at ease. The rafting boat was faster and more thrilling than I imagined, but it felt great and was a lot of fun! We stopped at a point where we could see dolphins, and they explained the history of Hawaii (in English). The snorkeling spot was also wonderfully beautiful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. My mother, who said she would wait on the boat, ended up enjoying snorkeling as well, and our whole family was very satisfied!
For lunch, we had turkey sandwiches on the boat, and afterwards, they cut up fresh pineapple right there, which was a big hit with all the guests. After snorkeling, on our way back to the port, we stopped by some lava cliffs to take pictures.
Since you can get quite sunburned, it's better to apply sunscreen frequently. Our family got so caught up in snorkeling that our backs got completely burned (laughs).
Since we met at the location, I wish there was a more helpful map for the meeting point; otherwise, it was such a wonderful experience that I would give it a perfect score. I want to go again!!
親と三人で参加してきました。
ちょっとお店の場所が分かりづらくて、迷いましたがスタッフさんがとても言い方で安心しました。
ラフティングボートは想像以上に速くてスリリングでしたが、すごく気持ちが良くて楽しかったです!
イルカに会えるポイントで停まったり、ハワイの歴史を説明してくれたり(英語)、シュノーケリングスポットも素晴らしくキレイでツアーを堪能できました。
ボートで待っていると言っていた母もすっかりシュノーケリングを楽しみ家族全員大満足です!
ランチはボートの上でターキーサンドを頂いて、そのあとにパイナップルをその場で切ってくれてお客さん皆から大好評。
シュノーケリングが終わって、港に戻る途中で溶岩の岸壁にいくつか立ち寄り写真を撮ってくれました。
かなり焼けるので、日焼け止めはこまめに塗った方がいいです。うっかりシュノーケリングに夢中になった我が家は背中が丸焼けになりました(笑)
現地集合な分、集合場所の地図がもっと親切にあれば大満足をつけたいところなくらい素敵な体験をしました。また行きたいです!!
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/31 |
Reviewed by: c. thompson
The boat was in excellent condition, the crew was very helpful and organized so that all were safe at all times and having the greatest experience Molikini is the most awesome snorkel trip
That we do on maui every time we vacation we have gone , but pride of maui is the best experience yet. We will definitely book on this boat again .. captain Scott made it a very safe and enjoyable experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. D
This was a great beach day at Kailua Beach! We were picked up by mini van right at our hotel and taken to a small plaza containing the water sports store sponsoring the activity. The people in the store were pleasant and showed us the lockers and gave us our vouchers for the included lunch. Also included was the use of boogie boards and beach chairs. The beach is a short walk from the plaza so keep in mind that you will need to carry things with you. Towels not included so be sure to bring your own! The beach itself is gorgeous and clean with that beautiful blue iridescent water! We set up shop under a tree and were happy there all day. There are facilities at the beach. While the food places were open at 10:00 AM, we chose to wait until 12:30 to eat. We opted for the pizza and drink. The pizza was the closest to true NY style we had in Hawaii...we were very impressed! It says one slice however the slice is actually a quarter of a very large pie and they cut it in two for you so it is two good sized slices! At the end of the day we headed back to the store and turned in our beach things we had borrowed and browsed the gift shop. A great day!
Thank you for your feedback, Mrs. D! We are so happy that you took advantage of our different options and had a great beach day here in Kailua. Mahalo!
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| Posted on: | 2015/09/06 |
Reviewed by: nny
The weather was unfortunate, but the crew really lifted our spirits, and we had a great time despite the bad weather! I would love to participate again.
あいにくの天気でしたが、クルーのみなさんが盛り上げてくださり、天気が悪くてもかなり楽しめました!また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/03 |
Reviewed by: けんた
It was a unique experience to be standing in the sea with almost all sand visible. Snorkeling was also amazing; it felt great to be swimming alongside the fish.
ほぼ砂が見えている状態だったので、海の中で立っているという非日常的体験が良かった。
シュノーケルも、魚と一緒に泳いでいる気分が最高だった。
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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: | 2015/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Yamada
This is a cozy tour guided by the friendly couple, Dan and Chieko. We participated as a group of five, from my 64-year-old mother-in-law down to our 7-year-old son. There was also another family of four, making a total of nine people on the tour. From the moment we were picked up to the time we were dropped off, we felt their constant care and attention. During the main snorkeling activity, the experienced guides ensured that everyone in the group had a great time, and they especially stayed close to my mother-in-law, allowing her to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Although we didn't encounter any turtles, the hospitality we experienced made this tour feel worth more than the price we paid. I believe that snorkeling can vary depending on the weather and time of day, so you might not see everything you hope for, but I think it's worth participating.
They also manage valuables securely, which is reassuring. As others have mentioned in their experiences, they upload photos taken during the tour to Facebook, so you can get pictures without needing to bring an underwater camera.
Thank you, Dan and Chieko!
ダンさんちえこさんの仲良し夫婦が案内してくれるアットホームなツアーです。
上は64歳の妻の母から下は7歳の息子まで5人で参加しました。他には家族4人で参加しているグループと計9人でのツアーでした。迎えの車の中から帰りの送迎の間まで常に私たちに心遣いをしてくれていることが感じられるツアーでした。メインのシュノーケリングではベテランガイドらしくグループのすべての人たちが楽しめるよう気遣っていただき、特に妻の母にはほぼつきっきりでいてくださり安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。カメに合うことはできませんでしたが、おもてなしの心遣いが感じられることで、値段以上の価値を感じられるツアーです。シュノーケリングは天候や時間帯により見えるものは違うので思ったものが見えない可能性はあると、思いますが参加して損はないと思います。
貴重品管理もしっかりしていて安心できます。他の人も体験談で書いておられる通り現地で撮った写真をfacebookでアップしてくれるので水中カメラを持参しなくても写真を入手できます。
ダンさんちえこさんありがとうございました。
Thank you for joining our tour. We will do our best to show you the cute turtles next time, so please come again with everyone! We are looking forward to it. Mahalo!
私達のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。ぜひ次回こそはかわいいカメをお見せできますよう頑張りますので、また皆さんで来てくださいね!お待ちしています。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Reviewed by: fummys
My husband and I joined this tour because we wanted to enjoy the sea of Maui. We stayed at Kapalua and so we had to get up very early and take a taxi to the nearest pick-up hotel. But it well deserved. They offered continental breakfast as soon as we were on board. It was good. Thanks to such a good weather, we enjoy boating on that day. In fact, it rained so heavily a couple of days ago that it was pretty difficult to find a good spot for snorkeling but the crew successfully did. The water was very clear, which was important for snorkeling. After we snorkeled, we returned to the boat to have a big BBQ lunch. It was also great. Enough good food and many kinds of drinks. On the way back to Maui, we saw a green turtle swimming. In addition, unexpectedly, we met a lot of dolphins! I have never seen so many dolphins before. They swam jumping and some of them came close to the boat. We were so excited. Then the crew brought us to another snorkeling spot near Lahaina Harbor before we got off the boat. The crew were all friendly and helpful. I would like to join this tour again with my children and grandchildren next time.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Reviewed by: SAKURA
The sandbar was very beautiful! Even though I was in the middle of the ocean, standing on the sand felt strange. I was able to see several sea turtles. Regarding snorkeling, the water was a bit murky, but it was nice to see the fish swimming. The breakfast sandwich was delicious.
サンドバーがとても綺麗でした!海の真ん中にいるのに、砂の上に立っていて、不思議な気持ちになりました。ウミガメも何匹も見ることができました。シュノーケルに関して、少し海は濁っていましたが、魚が泳いでいるのを見ることができ良かったです。朝食のサンドイッチ美味しかったです。
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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: | 2015/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Reviewed by: みきすけ
The weather was probably nice, which allowed us to see quite a few dolphins up close. The tour guide, Daisuke, was very polite, kind, and full of energy. I consider myself someone who doesn't get easily moved, but I genuinely want to go on this tour again.
おそらく日もよかったのでしょうが、かなりのイルカを近くでみることができました。
ツアーガイドのダイスケさんも非常に丁寧、親切で、またエネルギーを感じる方でした。
そんなに簡単には感動しないタイプだと自己評価していますが、このツアーはまた行きたいと純水に思います。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/01 |
Reviewed by: KYOKO
The weather was a mix of sunny and cloudy... Our first trip to Hawaii! Leaving our eldest and second daughter in Japan, it was a trip for just the four of us: Dad, Mom, our eldest son, and our youngest daughter.
Being a sporty family, we first got hooked on beach volleyball, and while Dad took photos, there was a flurry of high-fives between us! The hamburgers for lunch were delicious—though we tried to recreate them at home and were disappointed that they didn't taste the same.
Seeing sea turtles up close had our high school senior son and middle school junior daughter in a frenzy! This two-shot at the beach was also refreshing!
Dad and Mom are determined to live long lives! We definitely want to go back again. Nature is amazing. The only downside was that the round-trip bus took way too long to arrive.
天気は晴れたり曇ったり・・・初めてのハワイ!長女・次女を日本に残し、パパ・ママ・長男・三女の4人旅。
スポーツ一家はビーチバレーにまずはまり、パパさんが写真を撮る中、親子でハイタッチの嵐!
お昼のハンバーガーも美味しかった~(家に帰ってチャレンジしたけど、同じ味にはならずガッカリ)
ウミガメを目の前にして高校3年長男と中学3年三女も大騒ぎ!海でのこのツーショットも新鮮!
パパとママも長生きするぞ!
また、絶対行きたいと思っています。自然って凄い。
ただ、往復のバスがあまりにも来なくて、それだけが難点でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/06 |
Reviewed by: たこたこ
On this day, there were many clouds, and they were reflected on the water's surface, but I was still able to observe a lot of sea turtles. The sandbar is not completely dry land, but it feels very strange to think that there is a shallow area about ankle-deep offshore. The mountains of Kualoa Ranch visible from the sandbar were very beautiful and left me in awe.
この日は雲が多くて水面に雲が映っていましたが、それでもウミガメをたくさん観察できました。
サンドバーは完全な陸地ではありませんが、沖に足首くらいの浅瀬があると思うととても不思議な感じです。サンドバーから見えるクアロア牧場の山がとても綺麗で感激しました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my sister. At first, there were no manta rays at all, and I was worried about what would happen if it ended like this, but in the last 30 minutes, a lot of them gathered, and we were able to see them quite up close!! When we entered the water, we were handed floats, but I didn't understand the English instructions well and only figured it out by watching the people around me. It might be a bit tough if you're participating alone and don't understand English. Even though it was a reasonably priced tour, I was glad to see the manta rays. It seems like they gather due to the lights from the boat, and the other boats were much brighter, attracting a lot more manta rays. I might want to try that one next time.
妹と二人で参加しました。最初、マンタは全く現れず、このまま終わったらどうしようと不安になりましたが、最後30分くらいでいっぱい集まってきて、かなり間近で見れました!!海に入る際にフロートを渡されたのですが、英語がよくわからず、回りの人をみてやっと理解。。一人参加で英語がわからないとちょっとツラいかもです。リーズナブルなツアーでも、マンタを見れたのでよかったですが、船の明かりでマンタを集める仕組みのようで、他の船の方がものすごく明るくてマンタもよく集まってるみたいでした。次回はそっち乗りたいかも。。
マハロ(ありがとう)ツアーのレビューをしていただき、感謝します。アロハ!
Mahalo for taking the time to review your tour. Aloha!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/02 |
Reviewed by: takako
We boarded a large bus at the Sheraton Waikiki bus center and set off. As expected from a popular tour, the bus was nearly full. It was a comfortable ride towards Kaneohe. Since it was early in the morning, I thought I would try to sleep, but I found myself captivated by the beautiful scenery outside the window until we arrived. We then boarded a nearly motionless boat from the port and set off. On the way to the sandbar, we enjoyed some sea turtle watching. The turtles peeked their heads out from the beautiful emerald green sea, and each time, there were cheers of excitement.
Upon arriving at the sandbar, we took a stroll towards it with our cameras in hand. Everyone enjoyed taking photos, and after a while, we returned to the boat to drop off our cameras and put on our snorkeling gear to head back to the sandbar. We had a great time snorkeling there.
After encountering many fish, we returned to the boat, where delicious sandwiches and drinks were waiting for us. The boat smoothly made its way to Kaneohe Bay.
I truly had a wonderful time in the beautiful sea. Thank you very much.
シェラトンワイキキのバスセンターで大型バスにのり、出発。さすが人気ツアー、ほぼ満席でした。カネオヘにむかい快適なバスの時間。朝早かったので、寝ようっと思っていましたが、窓からみえる素敵な景色に見入っているうちに到着。港から揺れのほぼない船にのり出発。サンドバーに到着するまでに、海亀ウォッチング。キレイなエメラルドグリーンの海からぽこぽこといたるところから顔を覗かせる海亀たち。その度に歓声があがりました。
サンドバーに到着すると、カメラ片手にサンドバーに向けお散歩。おのおの撮影をたのしみ一旦カメラを船におきにかえり、シュノーケルを付けて、もう一度サンドバーに。そこからシュノーケリング楽しみました。
たくさんのお魚に出会い、満足して船に帰ると、美味しいサンドイッチと飲み物が用意されていました。船は揺れることなくカネオヘBAYへ。
ほんとに、綺麗な海で素敵な時間をすごさせていただきました。ありがとうございました。
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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: | 2015/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/25 |
Reviewed by: miki1126
The week I went to Hawaii, there was a Hawaiian storm, and the weather was very unstable. However, miraculously, the day at the heavenly beach was sunny, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea! The staff were all very interesting and kind, and I had a great time. Beach volleyball was fun, and the hamburgers we ate on the boat were delicious ♥ I was very satisfied with the optional tour where I also got to see sea turtles!
私がハワイへ行った週は、
ちょうどハワイアンストームがきていて、
とても天気が不安定でしたが、
天国の海の日は奇跡的に晴れて、
とてもキレイな海を味わうことができました!
スタッフの方もとてもおもしろく良い方ばかりで、
楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ビーチバレーも楽しかったし、船上で食べるハンバーガーも美味しかった♥
ウミガメも見れて大満足のオプショナルツアーでした!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ありのまま
The staff were kind and entertaining, which was great, but overall, the experience felt lacking. I participated in snorkeling for the first time in the Hawaiian islands, with many repeat visitors promoting it, so I had high expectations. However, there were few fish in terms of both quantity and variety, and I felt it wasn't worth the time and money spent. The waters in Okinawa and Asia are definitely much clearer and have more fish! Is this what Hawaii is like? I also had high hopes for the luxurious BBQ, but aside from snacks, the only real meal was a hamburger. The burger they grilled on-site was indeed delicious, but I felt that Americans have a rather limited diet during this trip. By the way, we were the only Japanese people there, and no one spoke Japanese at all.
スタッフの方々は親切で、なにかとおもしろく楽しませてくれてよかったのですが、全体的に内容がイマイチといった感じでした。ハワイの離島で初のシュノーケリング、リピーター多数というフレコミで、とても期待して参加したのですが、魚の数も種類も少なく、こんな時間とお金をかけてくるほどじゃないなと思ってしまいました。沖縄やアジアの海の方がだんぜんキレイで魚も多い!ハワイってこんなもんなの?という印象です。豪華BBQとあるのも期待したのですが、スナックを除けば食事らしい食事はハンバーガーだけ。その場で焼いてくれるバーガーは確かに美味しかったけど、アメリカ人って食生活が乏しいと感じる旅行でした。
ちなみに、日本人は私たちだけでした。日本語は全く通じません。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ハッシー
We went as a family of four, including two elementary school children.
The water level at the sandbar was just below waist height. Honestly, I was quite disappointed because I had imagined the sand would be more exposed. That said, the weather was nice, and the clear water and white sand were beautiful.
After returning home, I did some research and found that various conditions are needed for the sand to be exposed, so it seems to depend on luck and timing. I feel there should be a bit more communication that it’s not guaranteed the sand will be visible!
The BBQ lunch consisted of hamburgers made with patties grilled on the boat. It might be clearer to call it a BBQ hamburger. There was quite a line, so it took a long time, but that’s understandable. We were able to see 2-3 sea turtles during the sea turtle watch, and the kids were satisfied. It was unfortunate that it started to drizzle during snorkeling, and the water became dim. After getting out of the water, it was so cold that I recommend bringing a change of clothes.
Since the rain intensified, I wonder if we returned to the dock early... We were unsure which bus to take and whether any buses were even coming. There was no one to explain, so we had to ask all the drivers. In the end, we had to wait about 20 minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive. It was quite comical to see everyone wandering around in the light rain without umbrellas. I think everyone would feel more at ease if they could come to pick us up with a bit more time to spare. Therefore, I give it ★★★.
小学生の子供2人を含めた家族4人で行きました。
サンドバーの海面は腰よりちょっと下くらいでした。
砂が顔を出しているイメージだったのでかなりガッカリしたのが正直な感想です。
とはいえ、お天気も良かったので透き通る海面と白い砂は綺麗でした。
帰国してからいろいろ調べましたが砂が顔を出すのはいろいろな条件が必要な様で
まさに運とタイミングみたいですね。
必ず砂面が見えるとは限らない!ということをもう少しアナウンスがあっても良いと感じてます。
BBQランチは船上で焼いたハンバーグを使ったハンバーガーでした。
BBQハンバーガーと書いた方がわかりやすいのでは。
行列になっていたのでかなり時間がかかりましたがこれは仕方ないですね。
海ガメウオッチは2~3頭見ることが出来子供たちも満足していました。
シュノーケリングの頃から小雨が降り出し、海面も薄暗くなってしまったのは残念でした。
海から上がった後は震える程寒く、着替えを持参することをお勧めします。
雨も激しくなってきたので早めに岸壁に戻ったのでしょうか…。
どのバスに乗るのか…そもそもバスが来ているのか…
説明してくれる人も居らず、全てのドライバーさんに聞いて周りました。
結局は迎えのバスが来るまで20分ほど時間がありました。
誰も傘を持っていない中、戸外で小雨に濡れながら全員が右往左往している姿はまさに滑稽でした。
余裕をもってお迎えに来てもらえると皆安心出来ると思います。
よって、★三つです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Maritza Avila
Such a great experience Dan was an awesome, he took the time in explaining everything and helping me out. This was the best experience ever!
Hi Maritza, You guys did great. I hope we see you again.
Dan
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Rylee
This was my husband and I's first trip to Maui. We knew we wanted to do something adventurous but also relaxing for an excursion. The snorkel trip to Lanai was just what we were looking for. We ended up snorkeling at two different areas that day; first, at sweetheart point on Lanai, and then another spot around Lahaina on Maui. We would have stayed longer at sweetheart since it is more secluded, but there were just a couple of passengers who had spotted jellyfish in the water, so the captain made the decision to move elsewhere. As we were traveling back to Maui, we were lucky enough to see not just one, but two pods of Hawaiian spinner Dolphins. This was definitely the best part of the trip that day. They were very active dolphins and would swim along side the boat for minutes at a time. After we made it to the second snorkeling spot on Maui, a few passengers spotted a sea turtle swimming near an old abanded pier. The crew was also very kind and helpful and made sure that our safety was their priority. Food was great as well. We hope to do this excursion again someday and would recommend it to all!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/26 |
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Hi Danaye, Glad you guys enjoyed. Hope we see you again.
Dan