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ナ・パリ・コースト クルーズ 立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き<朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き/英語ガイド>

Kauai Island Departure: Snorkel Cruise to the Na Pali Coast's Cliffside Hidden Beaches & the Sacred Niihau Island カウアイ島発 断崖絶壁の秘境海岸ナ・パリ・コースト&聖域ニイハウ島へのシュノーケル・クルーズ

Reviewed by: emily

The day before, I was thrilled to see Kauai from above on a helicopter tour, where I could take in the breathtaking views of the deep canyons. The next day, I was equally moved to see the dramatic cliffs of the coastline from a cruise ship, experiencing it in a different way. Later, I encountered a pod of Hawaiian dolphins and even went whale watching, which was wonderful.

I had been looking forward to snorkeling, but the moment I jumped into the water, it was so cold that I gave up right away. The schools of fish seemed small as well. Among the foreign guests on board, there was someone who had thoughtfully brought a sweatshirt, so I wish there had been some prior guidance. It was nice that there were no other Japanese people around, but I think it might be boring for those who don't understand English.

The cruise lasted about six and a half hours, and I was very satisfied. Next time, I want to practice snorkeling before boarding.

前日にはヘリコプターツアーでカウアイ島を上空から見て深い峡谷の一望でき大感激でしたが、翌日はクルーズ船で断崖絶壁の海岸線を海上から見ることができ、違った意味で大変感動しました。その後、ハワイイルカの群れに遭遇したり、ホエールウオッチングも出来て、素晴らしかったです。初めての体験で楽しみにしていたシュノーケリングは海に飛び込んだ瞬間、海水が冷たくて、直ぐに諦めてしまいました。魚の群れも小さかったようです。一緒に乗船した外国の方の中には用意周到にスウェットシャツを用意されていた方がいましたので、事前の案内が欲しかったです。日本人が誰もいなかったのは良かったです。英語が分からない方にはつまらないと思いますが。約6時間半のクルージングでしたが、大満足でした。次回はシュノーケリングを練習してから乗船したいと思います。

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Aloha Emily,
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us as our guest. We are looking forward to snorkeling with you during your next visit to Kauai.

Mahalo,

アロハエミリー、
ありがとう!私たちは、あなたが私たちのゲストとしてあなたの時間を楽しんだことを嬉しく思います。私たちはあなたとあなたがカウアイ島にある次の時間をシュノーケルしたいと考えています。

マハロ、

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Posted on: 2014/12/24
Activity Date: 2014/12/21

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Perfect day

Reviewed by: Jody

The tour was outstanding. The staff (Max, Captain Kelly, and Wade) were very professional and provided top-notch service. Their number one priority was ensuring safety of all the passengers. They helped passengers navigate around the boat when needed and made sure all passengers were comfortable throughout the tour. They also made service, including food and drinks, a priority. The 5 1/2 hours on the boat passed quickly. The morning started off with 45 minutes of snorkeling followed by a continental breakfast. The catamaran stopped frequently to view many sightings of whales and pods of dolphins . The staff was very knowledgeable and provided a history of the Napali coast while fielding questions as the passengers took in the breathtaking scenery. The catamaran veered alongside caves and inlets to allow passengers to be sprayed by waterfalls flowing off the 10,000 foot rock formations of the coast. A deli platter lunch followed with soft drinks, wine and beer. The catamaran Leila was well-taken care of with ample seating and standing for all. All in all, a very memorable trip! I would recommend Holo-Holo Charters without hesitation.

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Aloha,

Thank you so much for choosing Holoholo Charters! Thank you also for your kind review. We're glad to know that you enjoyed your time with us!

Mahalo

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Posted on: 2014/12/23
Activity Date: 2014/12/20

Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Great Day!

Reviewed by: Gregg

We just finished an outstanding Naplai Coast catamaran/snorkel tour with Holo-Holo tours. What a day! The weather was perfect as was the staff and boat. Our crew of Captain Kelly, Matt, and Wade were friendly, personal, and knowledgeable. They briefed us before we departed on everything we needed to know- from safety and motion sickness to snorkeling to whales and dolphins. Then we departed on a terrific 50’ catamaran that, despite being filled to the maximum with 38 people, never felt crowded. We began with a 45 minute snorkeling stop, followed by brief stops to watch pods of dolphins and whales. Then it was on to the magnificent Naplai Coast, where our crew fielded questions and made us feel at home on their boat. This was followed by a great lunch with terrific service and unlimited food and beverages. They took us alongside caves and inlets, always made sure we were comfortable and had something to eat or drink, and clearly enjoyed their work. I will book my future tours with Holo-Holo.

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Aloha Gregg,
Thank you for the great review! We are glad that you had a good time with us & that we were able to share some of Kauai with you.

Aloha Nui Loa,
-The Crew at Holo Holo Charters

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Posted on: 2014/12/23
Activity Date: 2014/12/20

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Angel's Sea 天使の海

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I had been interested in the sandbar for a while and decided to sign up! It was great that there was a pickup near the hotel, but I was confused at first because the person who came to pick me up was a woman, not Captain Bob. After about a 50-minute drive, we arrived at the marina, and it was just a short boat ride from there to the sandbar! Since it’s a bay, there were no waves, and even though I usually get seasick, I was fine this time without any motion sickness medication! We passed by a sea turtle spot on the way to the sandbar and were lucky enough to see sea turtles! I heard that if you're lucky, you can also see a school of manta rays, but we weren't able to encounter them, which was a bit disappointing! Since it was December, I was worried about the cold water, but we were blessed with clear sunny weather and had a great time at the sandbar! I definitely think it's a must-do when you go to Hawaii! Our guide, Yuki, was Japanese, very humorous, and incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better!

サンドバーに前から興味があって申し込みました! Hotel近くでpickupでよかったのですが、迎えにきた人がキャプテンbobじゃなく女の人だったので 最初わからなかったです。 車で50分ほどでマリーナに
到着して、そこから船で少しいくとすぐ到着しました! 湾なので波がなく普段 船酔いする自分ですが今回は酔い止め薬が無くて大丈夫でした! サンドバーまでウミガメスポットを通りバッチリウミガメに逢えました! 運が良いとマンタの群れにも会えるみたいですが、自分たちは遭遇できなかったです!残念! 12月ということもあり、海の水が冷たく心配していましたが無事に晴天に晴天に恵まれサンドバーを
満喫できました! ハワイに
行ったら絶対行ったほうがいいと思います! ガイドのユキさんが日本人でとてもユーモアたっぷりで 凄く気がきく人で良かったです!

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Posted on: 2014/12/23
Activity Date: 2014/12/19

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Fantastic Experience

Reviewed by: Adam

Great day out on the water with a great crew, fantastic experience!

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Posted on: 2014/12/22
Activity Date: 2014/11/26

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

There were concerns about holding the event after the typhoon, but the sea was calm. 台風明けで開催が心配されましたが、海は穏やかでした

Reviewed by: Takako

The day before, I was worried about whether the event would take place and if we could even go into the water, as a typhoon was passing near Oahu. However, on the day of the event, the weather was clear after the typhoon, and we just needed to check the sea conditions. There were no cancellation notices, so we headed to the meeting point.

The meeting point was the last bus pickup, but the bus was over 15 minutes late, and there was no communication or tour desk, which made me anxious about whether the event would be canceled. Eventually, when I called the tour company, they said, "The bus will arrive in about 5 minutes." When I shared this with others waiting for the same tour, they seemed relieved. (If delays happen frequently, I hope they can review the schedule, and if there are delays, I wish there was a way to communicate that at the tour desk. It's unsettling to just wait in a foreign country.)

I had prepared for the bus ride by dressing warmly, as I had read in reviews that it could be cold, so it wasn't too chilly. After arriving at the port, we boarded the boat and set sail! The boat was comfortable and didn't rock at all.

Onboard, the crew provided explanations (in both English and Japanese), which was reassuring. First, we arrived at the sandbar and enjoyed the shallow waters. The water was colder than I expected, but after a while, it became fun. Given the season and time, the water was about knee-deep, and it felt more like a shallow area in the ocean rather than a sandbar.

The crew set up a beach volleyball net, but the Japanese participants didn't seem to play much. I think it would be more enjoyable if they did. After that, we had a BBQ on the boat. The captain grilled the BBQ, and it was delicious!

Then, the boat took us to a spot where we could see turtles. Luckily, we were able to see many turtles. According to the crew, this area was a filming location for many movies (like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jurassic Park), which might be exciting for movie fans.

Finally, we went to the snorkeling area. We swam close enough to the coral reef that we could almost reach it (but we shouldn't touch it). After that, we returned to the port and took the bus back to the original meeting point.

It was a very satisfying tour. With a Japanese guide available, I think those who are not confident in English can feel at ease.

前日は、オアフ島のそばを台風が通過し開催そのものや、海の中に入れるか不安でしたが
当日は台風一過というのか、空は快晴であとは海のコンディションだけでしたが、特にキャンセルの連絡もなかったので集合場所へ。
集合場所は、バスのピックアップの最後だったのですが、15分以上バスが遅刻し、特に連絡もツアーデスクもないので開催されないのか、不安でした。
結局ツアー会社に電話したら「あと5分ほどで到着する」と回答。周りに同じツアーに参加する人にも伝えると安心していたようでした。(遅延が毎回なら時間スケジュールの見直しをしてほしいですし、遅延している場合はツアーデスクなどにその連絡ができるようにしてほしいです。外国でただ待たされるのは心細いです。)
事前にバスの中は寒いと体験談にあったので、厚着して準備していたので、そこまで寒くはなかったです。
港に到着後船に乗船。出航!
船は揺れることもなく、快適でした。
船の上ではクルーによる説明がされ(英語チームと日本語チーム)るので安心です。
まずは、サンドバーに到着し浅瀬で楽しみます。水が思ったより冷たいですが、しばらくすると楽しくなります。季節・時間的にひざ下くらいで、サンドバーというよりは沖の中にある浅瀬という感じでした。
クルーはビーチバレーのネットを用意してくれたのですが日本人はあまり遊んでいませんでした。もっと遊んでも楽しいと思います
その後船の上でBBQ。キャプテンが焼いたBBQをおいしくいただきました!
そして、船はカメの見えるスポットへ。ラッキーにもカメはたくさん見ることができました。
クルーの説明によると、このあたりは多くの映画(パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン、ジェラシックパーク)のロケがあった場所らしく、映画ファンならうれしいかも。
最後は、シュノーケルエリアへ。珊瑚礁が手がのばせば届きそうなくらい近いところで泳ぎました。(触ってはだめです)
そのあと帰港。バスで元の集合場所へ帰りました。
とても満足のツアーでした。
日本語のガイドもあるので、英語が苦手でも安心だと思います。

  • 海の色が変わっているところがサンドバー

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Posted on: 2014/12/22
Activity Date: 2014/10/20

マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>

I can recommend it. オススメできます

Reviewed by: フルハシ

First, I received a call from the hotel regarding our meeting point. They informed me to refer to the location listed on the Iruka University website (http://www.iruka.com/index.php?itemid=32118) instead of the place shown on the VELTRA map. However, since our rental car had a flat tire, we had to take a taxi at the last minute. The driver seemed to know the general area, and we were safely delivered to our destination. When we got out of the taxi, our guide, Ryoko, was waiting for us, so we didn’t have any trouble meeting up.

On the day we participated, the boat from Manta University (or rather, its parent, Iruka University) was in Oahu, and they had chartered a boat in collaboration with other similar shops. There were three Japanese people, including my spouse and me, and about 15 foreigners. Perhaps because of the large number of participants, we were on a relatively luxurious boat that had a restroom, and we were able to enjoy light snacks like poke, which were prepared on board. We also had warm coffee to help us warm up, so it ended up being quite a lucky experience.

As for the manta rays, as soon as we jumped from the boat, about eight of them swam up from below, which was truly moving. They approached us with their mouths wide open (of course, they didn’t bite us! *laughs*), and it felt like we could see all the way to their ribs. It would have been best if they had stayed there, but the boat owner's family moved to a different spot, thinking it would be better, which didn’t turn out to be the case. At one point, we were just staring into the dark sea with no mantas in sight. Ryoko from Iruka University also seemed unable to change the location due to the joint arrangement with other shops. However, the initial number of mantas we saw was incredible, and later, although the number decreased to one or two, they swam close to us, which was truly moving.

Since it was nighttime, it got quite cold. After getting out of the water, I recommend drying off as quickly as possible and changing into regular clothes if you can. (So, it’s a good idea to bring extra clothes, especially something like a windbreaker!) If you stay in a soaking wet wetsuit while being blown by the night wind, you’ll get cold in no time.

Personally, I never dreamed that I would have the chance to swim with manta rays, so it was a very emotional experience. I think the number of encounters depends on luck, but I can definitely recommend this tour to everyone.

まず、待ち合わせについてホテルに事前にお電話を頂きました。VELTRAの地図に載っている場所ではなくイルカ大学のHPに載っているもの(http://www.iruka.com/index.php?itemid=32118)参考にして下さい、という連絡を頂きました。ただ、私達のレンタカーがパンクしてしまったため、急きょ、タクシーで行くことになり、運転手さんは大体の場所がわかったようで、無事、送り届けてもらえました。タクシーを降りた辺りで、ガイドのリョウコさんが待っていてくださったので、待ち合わせに苦労することはありませんでした。
私達が参加した日はマンタ大学(というか母体のイルカ大学)の船がオアフ島に行っているとのことで他の似たようなショップと合同で船をチャーターされていました。日本人は私達夫婦を含め3人、外国の方が15人位でした。合同で人数も多かったためか、それなりに豪華な船でトイレがあったり、軽食というのもポキなどを船内で調理したものを頂くことができましたし、冷えた体に暖かいコーヒーも頂くことができ、結果的にはラッキーな感じでした。
肝心のマンタですが、船から飛び込むなり、8頭位がウワ~っと下から泳いできてくれて感動しました。口をパカーっと開けてぐいぐい迫ってきて(別にかみつかれたりはもちろんしません・笑)感覚的に口から肋骨あたりまで口の中が見えるような感じでした。そのまま、そこに留まってもらえれば一番良かったのですが、船のオーナー家族が良かれと思う場所に移動してしまい、結果的に「良かれ」というわけにいかず、一時は、マンタも何もいない夜の海をボケーっと覗いているだけ、という時間もありました。イルカ大学のリョウコさんも他のショップと合同ですし、ご自身の采配で場所を変えたりすることはできず、という様子でした。ただ、最初に見た頭数がすごかったのと、その後も数はぐっと減り、1,2頭でしたが、近くを泳いでくれて本当に感動しました。やはり夜なので、結構寒くなります。上がった後はなるべく早く体を拭き、普通の服にできれば着替える方がいいと思います。(なので服は持っていった方がいいです。特にウインドブレーカーのようなもの!)びしょ濡れのウェットスーツを着たまま夜風に吹かれていると、あっという間に体が冷え切ってしまいます。
個人的にはまさか自分がマンタと一緒に泳げる日が来るとは夢にも思わなかったので、とても感動的な体験でした。遭遇数などは運があると思いますが、ぜひ、みなさんにもオススメできるツアーです。

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Posted on: 2014/12/21
Activity Date: 2014/11/29

プライベートチャーター ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー!GoProレンタルあり<午前/日本語ガイド>

The dolphins and the staff are wonderful! イルカもスタッフの方々もすばらしい!

Reviewed by: nao

On the day we participated, our swim guide was Mr. Nawata and the boat captain was Mr. Taka. Both of them were experts in the ocean and very reliable.

I have some experience with snorkeling and diving, but my niece, who traveled with me, was doing it for the first time and seemed anxious at first. However, she quickly got used to it and started enjoying herself. Mr. Nawata and Mr. Taka understand the behavior and movements of dolphins very well, so as long as you listen to their advice on what to do in the water, you'll be fine.

In the water, Mr. Nawata pulled my arm, allowing me to see the dolphins up close. Their determination to ensure that participants definitely see dolphins was palpable. We saw dolphins everywhere, both near the surface and close to the seabed. Dolphins are really cute; I found them endearing.

Later, when I talked to various tour guides and restaurant staff about participating in Mr. Nawata's dolphin tour, everyone said, "Mr. Nawata is the best dolphin expert on the Big Island!" I will definitely join Mr. Nawata's tour again next time.

Also, on that day, Captain Taka mentioned that he also does scuba diving, so I spoke with him on the phone after this tour. Unfortunately, our schedules didn't match this time, but I hope to ask Mr. Taka for scuba diving next time.

Thank you, Mr. Nawata and Mr. Taka, for your help. I'm looking forward to next time. Thank you!

私達が参加した日はスイムガイドが縄田さんで
船のキャプテンがタカさんでした。
お二人とも海のエキスパートでとても頼もしかったです。

私はシュノーけリングやダイビングは何回か経験していますが
一緒に旅行した姪っ子は初めてで最初は不安そうでしたが
すぐに慣れて楽しんでいました。
縄田さんもタカさんもイルカの性格や動きをよくわかっていらっしゃるので
海の中でどうすれば良いか等、アドバイスをしっかり聞けば大丈夫です。

海の中では縄田さんが腕を引っ張ってくれ、イルカを間近で見れました。
とにかく参加者にイルカを絶対に見てもらうという姿勢がビシビシ伝わります。
海面近くにも、海底近くにも、あちこちにイルカがいっぱい見れました。
イルカって本当にかわいいですね。愛おしくなりました。

後日、いろんなツアーのガイドさんや、レストランなどでも
縄田さんのイルカのツアーに参加したとお話ししたら皆さん全員、
”縄田さんがハワイ島で一番のイルカのエキスパートだからね!”と
おっしゃっていました。
また次回も絶対に縄田さんのツアーに参加します。

あと、この日キャプテンのタカさんがスキューバダイビングもしていらっしゃるとのことで、こちらのツアーの後にタカさんと電話でお話ししました。
日程が合わず今回は残念でしたが、次回はタカさんにスキューバダイビングをお願いします。

縄田さん、タカさん、お世話になりました。
また次回も楽しみにしています。
ありがとうございました!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

first time on a sail boat

Reviewed by: nate

Crew was awesome,gave us subway, had great snorkeling gear and saw multiple turtles and a whale...definitely do it again

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Posted on: 2014/12/17
Activity Date: 2014/12/14

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Satisfied~ 満足〜

Reviewed by: れいぽん

I booked a sandbar day tour on this site! The sandbar had water up to my knees, but since everyone loves the sea, we didn't mind and had a great time♡ Beach volleyball too♡ After that, we went turtle watching! I thought it might be difficult, but there were way more than I expected!! Snorkeling and jumping in were fun too! The staff were polite and friendly! I had a 2-year-old with me, but the staff took care of us, and we were able to fully enjoy snorkeling! Thank you☆ I would like to use this service again.

こちらのサイトでサンドバー1日ツアーを申し込みました!
サンドバーはヒザまで海水だったけど、みんな海が好きなので気にしなかったし楽しめた♡
ビーチバレーも♡
その後にウミガメウォッチング!
難しいかなと思ってたら予想以上にたくさんいました!!
シュノーケルも飛び込みも楽しかった!
スタッフも丁寧で気さくな方々でした!
2歳子供連れでしたけど、スタッフが見てくださり、シュノーケル満喫できました!
ありがとうございます☆
また、こちらで利用したいです。

  • 透明度がすごい!

  • ウミガメちゃん

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Posted on: 2014/12/16
Activity Date: 2014/12/12

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

Be cautious as it is affected by the weather. 天候に左右されるので要注意

Reviewed by: 千とルイスの神探し

We participated on a boat that can accommodate over 100 people, mixed with American and other foreign tourists, with only six Japanese participants including us. The person in charge was a Japanese staff member named Takako.

Since my husband and I live in the United States, we had no issues communicating with the American guests, but the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of the Japanese staff are exceptional. Once again, Takako's "attention to detail" service and advice were very helpful. However, since the Japanese staff also care for other guests, they cannot be with you the entire time.

As the only one in the group who was delayed due to the snuba experience, Takako personally took me to the location of the sea turtles, and I was able to see several of them.

The snuba experience lasted only 30 minutes, and I was paired with a woman from a Korean group who had an extra spot. Because of this, I felt that the experience was not worth the price for just 30 minutes. My husband was also supposed to participate, but although he has fully recovered from a past lung surgery, he was told it was "not allowed without a doctor's note," so he had to give up. I was dissatisfied that there was no prior information provided, as we could have made arrangements if we had known in advance.

Aside from that, we did see whales swimming alongside the boat. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to Molokini due to high waves, and we ended up snorkeling at a different location. It couldn't be helped, but there were few fish, and the water wasn't very clear.

It was good to have Takako with us, but other than that, it may have been below expectations.

100人以上乗船できる船で米人とその他外国人観光客に混ざって参加、そのうち日本人参加者は私たちを含め6人のみ。その担当をしてくれたのが日本人スタッフのタカコさんです。
私たち夫婦は米国在住なので言語的には米人対応でも問題ないのですが、日本人スタッフの気遣い、心配りは最高だからです。今回もタカコさんの「かゆいところに手が届く」サービスやアドバイスは役に立ちました。ですが、日本人スタッフも他のゲストのケアもするのでつきっきりではないです。
グループでただ一人、スヌーバ体験をして出遅れた私をタカコさんが個人的にウミガメの場所まで連れて行って下さり、何匹も見ることができました。
スヌーバ体験はたったの30分で2人1組で韓国人グループで参加していて一人余っていた女性と組になり、その人たちと一緒に行動しなければならなかったこともあり、30分だけの体験だけの料金としてはそれに見合う価値がないように感じました。実は夫も参加予定だったのですが完治しているものの昔肺を手術したことがあり、「医者の診断書なしでは不可」と言われ断念。前もって言ってくれればそれなりに対応できたのに前もっての情報提供がなかったことが不服でした。
それ以外は、ボートに並行して泳いでいた鯨もしっかり見ました。
残念だったのは、波が高いということでMolokiniには行けず、別のロケーションでのシュノーケリングになったことです。しょうがないけど、魚も少なく、水もあまりきれいではありませんでした。
タカコさんがいてくれたからよかったけど、それ以外は期待以下だったかも。

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Private Kaneohe Sandbar Speed Boat Rental with SUP & Snorkel – Captain Bruce

A great time!

Reviewed by: Alaska and Germany

The weather wasn't in our favor but that didn't keep the crew from showing us a great time. They were warm and friendly and catered to our every need including providing jackets on an unusually cool day. The sandbar is a must see and the snorkel reef had plenty of fish and turtles to make it a good snorkel spot. The boat was very nice and comfortable. I highly recommend booking this activity.

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

Dolphin University. イルカ大学。

Reviewed by: zuan

In mid-November, I participated with my family of four. We have a 10-year-old and a 7-year-old. This was the second time for my 10-year-old daughter and me, as we participated four years ago. We repeated it because we had such wonderful memories.

On the morning of the event, we took a bus from a hotel near our accommodation to the west coast. As soon as we arrived, we ate malasadas and boarded the boat. After a while, the captain spotted a pod of dolphins, so we stopped the boat, put on wetsuits and life jackets, and everyone dove in. We were able to see a pod of dolphins gracefully swimming just a few meters below us. There were several pods, so each time we discovered one, we swam close to them. My 7-year-old son was greatly helped by the staff, who used something like a float to stay with him the whole time. Thanks to that, I was able to concentrate.

We were able to see the dolphins quite closely, and even after getting back on the boat, there were mother and baby dolphins around the boat, jumping and playing, allowing us to see many wild dolphins. That memory continues to energize me even now that I am back in Japan.

At the very end, when most people had already gotten back on the boat, a sea turtle swam by, and those who were still in the water got to see it right in front of them, which was disappointing for me since I had already come up. We also got to experience canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, and the content was packed, so I was very satisfied this time as well! Thank you very much!!

11月半ばに、家族四人で参加しました。
10歳と7歳の子連れです。
10歳の長女と私の二人は、四年前にも参加したので、2度目でした。
とても楽しい思い出だったために、リピートしました。

当日の朝、宿泊先の近くのホテルから、バスに乗り西海岸まで移動しました。
到着してすぐに、マラサダを食べ、ボートに乗り込みました。
しばらくして、船長がイルカの群れを発見、とのことで、ボートを停めて、ウェットスーツにライフジャケットを着けて、みんなでダイブ。
数メートル下を優雅に泳ぐイルカの群れを見ることが出来ました。
いくつかのイルカの群れがあったので、発見する度に、群れの近くまで泳ぎました。
7歳の息子は、スタッフの方が浮き輪のような物を使い、ずっと一緒にいてくれたので、とっても助かりました。
お陰様で、集中することが出来ました。
かなり近くで、イルカを見ることが出来、またボートに上がってからも、ボートの周りでイルカの親子がいたり、ジャンプしていたり、と沢山の野生のイルカを見ることが出来、その思い出が、日本に帰ってきた今でも、活力になっています。

ほとんどの人がボートに上がってしまった最後の最後に、海亀が一匹泳いできて、まだ海の中にいた人達は、
目の前で見られ、先に上がってしまった私は、残念でした。
カヌーやサップも体験できたり、盛り沢山の内容で、今回も大満足でした!
どうもありがとうございました!!

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Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

MUST DO in Kauai!!

Reviewed by: Erika

We highly recommend this boat tour! First off, the crew was incredibly knowledgable about sailing, snorkeling, Hawaiian culture and history and they were beyond attentive to all of our needs on board. Our captain, Kelly, and her three crew members, Shakead, Max and Jay were a lot of fun throughout the day too. We had the opportunity to do some snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, spotted rays and an array of tropical fish - not to mention the school of dolphins that were close enough to touch! As we made our way to the NaPali coast, it was raining (something completely out of the control of our crew), but they still made the most of it. We saw the gorgeous coastline, while Kelly expertly navigated the seas. On our way back, the crew put up the sails and turned down the engines - it made for quite a relaxing way to travel back. Just before reaching port, we followed a few whales and did some whale watching. The crew was patient with everyone on board and made sure that if we wanted to stop to see the whales, we did! We appreciated their accommodating approach to our tour and it definitely was one of the highlights of our vacation at Kauai. Again, we highly recommend this activity!!

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Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

What a wonderful trip from beginning to end!

Reviewed by: Paul K.

What a wonderful trip from beginning to end! This was an amazing excursion. It started off early in the morning but I was delighted to see a captain full of energy and passion for his career. Even though the winds caused concern for our safety up the Na Pali coast, he made sure to kick start the trip with high spirits as we sailed off the dock at sunrise. The water was very calm and we got the chance to meet the crew over breakfast and coffee before our first sighting of dolphins! For the entire trip – even when the waters got rough – the crew was always interested in talking to us and telling us stories about the island. You could tell that they really enjoyed connecting with everyone which made our experience that much better. Who wants to be on a boat where the crew only care about getting the job done? – No one! Thus, this was a refreshing surprise. After going up the Na Pali coast we made our way to Nihau and snorkeled off the boat. The lunch served included sandwiches, veggies with dip, pickles and pasta salad. Of course, who can forget the wine and beer served on our way back to port? Overall, this was a wonderful trip with great company and we will definitely recommend to our friends and family. The next time we travel to Kauai we plan on cruising with Holoholo at sunset. Thank you Holoholo!!

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

Achievement of a long-held wish. 念願達成

Reviewed by: はるなつ

I really wanted to swim with dolphins, and since my return flight was later in the day, I participated on my last day in Hawaii. During the trip there, I received a thorough explanation from the Japanese staff, allowing us to board the boat without wasting much time. While we were searching for dolphins, there were additional necessary explanations, which made it easy for us to get into the water smoothly.

We encountered a pod of spinner dolphins, and there were baby dolphins among them. The pod swam back and forth, allowing us to see the dolphins up close multiple times. Some even performed spin jumps for us. We were lucky enough to see a turtle as well.

I had packed my schedule too tightly, and I only had the last day available, but I managed to squeeze it in and created wonderful memories at the very end. I wouldn't recommend going on the last day due to luggage concerns, but I do recommend it as you can have a fulfilling half-day experience.

The names "Junior High" and "University" made it feel very friendly, almost like a school. It seemed like the age range for participation was broad, from children to adults. They also provide life jackets for safety, and I hope to come back with my mother next time.

イルカとどうしても泳ぎたくて、帰国日の便が遅めだったので、ハワイ最終日に参加しました。
行きの移動中、日本人スタッフから丁寧な説明を受け、時間をほとんど無駄にすることなく船に乗せてもらえました。乗船してイルカを探しに行っている間にも、さらに必要な説明がありました。そのためスムーズに海に入ることが出来ました。
ハシナガイルカの群れに会い、子供のイルカがいました。群れは行ったり来たりしてくれて、何度もイルカを近くで見ることが出来ました。中にはスピンジャンプしてくれるのもいました。運良くカメにも会えました。
予定を詰めすぎて、最終日しか空いておらず、無理に入れましたが最後の最後に良い思い出が出来ました。荷物のこともあるので、最終日に行くのはオススメしないですが、半日でかなり充実した時間を過ごせるのでオススメします。
中学、大学という名前がついていて、学校のようですごく親しみやすかったです。参加できる年齢の幅は子供から大人まで広いように感じました。救命のための胴衣も貸してくれますし、今度は母とも来れたら良いなと思いました。

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I saw a lot! たくさん見れた!

Reviewed by: Tiffany

It was an early morning pick-up. I thought I would sleep on the bus, but I couldn't because the guide gave an explanation about the tour. (laughs)
On the bus, they ask if you want to rent a wetsuit. I think almost everyone rented one this time. It costs $10, but I didn't feel cold, and it gave me a sense of security.
When we arrived at the port, we put on our wetsuits and set off. They keep anything that might get wet in a case. You can leave your waterproof camera, drinks, and towel on the seat, but I was worried they might blow away in the wind, and since I wasn't cold, I didn't use my towel during the tour. It felt nice to dip my feet off the boat.
If there are dolphins, you jump off the boat and swim towards them, following the guide's call. It's quite intense.
When entering the sea from the boat, I was anxious because I can't swim and was entering deep water where I couldn't touch the bottom, but they provide a long float for those who aren't confident in swimming, and the guide is attentive, which made me feel safe.
It's quite tiring, so I thought, "That's enough, I'll just rest on the boat," but since I participated, I recommend going into the water multiple times to swim with the dolphins!
I felt more comfortable in the water than on the stationary boat, even though I took motion sickness medication, I didn't get seasick.
When we returned to the port to change, there were no changing rooms, so all the women changed in the restroom. It would be cold to go home just wearing a swimsuit, so I think it's better to change.
I had some anxiety before participating in the tour, but once I did it, it was no big deal.
I had a lot of fun! (^_^)

朝早くのお迎えです。バスの中で寝ようと思ってましたがガイドのお姉さんのツアーの説明があり眠れず。。(笑)
バスの中でウエットスーツを借りるか借りないか聞かれます。今回ほとんどみんな借りていたと思います。10ドルかかりますが寒さも感じなかったし、安心感もあります。
港についてウエットスーツを着て出発、濡れたら困る物はケースに入れて預かってくれます。カメラ(防水)と飲み物、タオルはイスの上に置いておけますが風で飛ばされそうだし寒くなかったので私はツアー中タオルは使いませんでした。船から足を出して乗るのが気持ちよかったです。
イルカが居たら船から飛び込んでイルカの方に泳いで行きます。ガイドさんがこっちでーす!と呼ぶ方へ。かなりハードです。
船から海に入る時、私は泳げないし足のつかない深い海に入るのが不安だったのですが、ライフジャケットの他に泳ぎに自信の無い人用に長細い浮くやつを貸して貰えますしガイドさんも気にしてくれるので安心でした。
かなり疲れるので、もういいや~船で休んでよう。。と思っちゃいますが、せっかく参加したのだから何度も海に入ってイルカと泳ぐのがオススメです!
船酔いも止まってる船にいるよりも、海に入ってた方が楽な気がします。
私は酔い止めも飲みましたが、船酔いはしませんでした。
港に戻って着替えるのですが更衣室などは無いので女性はみんなトイレで着替えてました。水着の上に羽織って帰るのは寒いし着替えた方が良いと思います。
ツアーに参加する前は不安もありましたが、やってみたらナンて事ないです。
とっても楽しかったです!(^_^)











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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Snorkeling from the Fair Winds II is great!

Reviewed by: Mysti Berry

The crew took very good care of us, and over two hours of snorkeling in the protected-marine-life bay was a delight!!!! Bring sunblock, your swimsuit, and your sense of adventure! Even folks with accessibility issues were able to float in the water with viewers and see the coral, fish, and other marine life.

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サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

A very satisfying tour. 大満足のツアー

Reviewed by: わたなべ

I was lucky enough to ride a speedboat since the regular boat was over capacity. During the cruise, I was thrilled to see sea turtles multiple times. I was also very satisfied with the snorkeling, where I could see sea turtles and many fish.

通常の船が定員オーバーだったのか、運良くスピードボートに乗ることができました。
クルージング中は何度もウミガメを見ることができて感動しました。
シュノーケリングでも、ウミガメや多くの魚を見ることができ、大満足でした。

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Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
It was great that you were able to encounter sea turtles multiple times!
Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. We'll be waiting with the sea turtles. Mahalo!

アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ウミガメに何度も遭遇できてよかったですね!!
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ遊びに来てくださいね。ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。Mahalo!

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

It was a wonderful class! 素晴らしい授業でした!

Reviewed by: ごよどら

Last year, I watched dolphins from a boat, and this summer, I saw sea turtles basking on the northern coast. I thought that someday I would like to swim with them in the ocean, so my husband and I enrolled in this tour. Even though Hawaii is known for its warm weather, the temperatures aren't very high at this time of year, so we received information beforehand that the water would be cold. Thanks to that, wearing wetsuits for snorkeling was definitely the right choice. The sea was calm with no waves, and the visibility was clear down to the seabed. The excitement of encountering a large group of dolphins in that environment was something only students of this school could experience. With appropriate guidance from Julie and the other instructors, the dolphins felt safe enough to approach and swim with us.

Additionally, we saw three sea turtles sleeping on the seabed, but when we entered the classroom (the ocean), they woke up and gracefully showcased their swimming skills. Watching their elegant movements, we, who initially struggled with swimming using fins, naturally began to swim like the dolphins with a dolphin kick!?

The reason we were able to have such a meaningful class was that Julie and the instructors created a fun atmosphere on the boat while ensuring safety measures were in place. This allowed the students to unite and adhere to the rules. I hope to have the opportunity to return again in the summer and would love to retake the course.

昨年、イルカを船上からウォッチし、今夏はノースの海岸で甲羅干しをしていたウミガメを見て、いつかは海の中で一緒に泳ぎたいと思い、このツアーに夫婦で入学しました。常夏のハワイと言っても、今の時期は気温もそんなに高くならないので、海中は冷たいとの情報を事前に頂いていたおかげで、ウエットスーツを着用してシュノーケリングをしたのは大正解でした。波もなく、穏やかな海の中で海底まで透き通って見え、その中でのイルカの大群に出会えた時の感激はこの学校の生徒でなければ味わえないものでした。授業を進めるジュリーさんはじめ、インストラクターの方々の適切な指示によって、イルカ先生も安心して近づいて一緒に泳いでくれました。
また、ウミガメ大先生も3匹も海底で寝ていましたが、私たち生徒が教室(海中)に入っていくとお目覚めとなって、優雅な泳ぎを披露してくました。その優雅な泳ぎを見て、フィンを付けての泳ぎに最初はぎこちなかった私たちも自然とイルカ先生と同じようにドルフィンキックで泳げるようになった!?
今回、非常に有意義な授業を受けることができたのは、ジュリーさんはじめインストラクターの方々が楽しく船上を盛り上げ且つ安全対策をしっかり講じてくれていたからこそ、生徒が団結でき学則?をしっかり守ることができたからだと思います。夏季に再び行く機会があるので、是非再履修したいと思います。

  • イルカ先生の泳ぎはさすがに速い。。。

  • ウミガメ大先生の優雅な泳ぎ

  • ホノルルの海での初泳ぎ

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Deluxe Na Pali Experience Snorkel Tour, Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Not to be missed experience in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Sherryl O'Connor

Today my husband and I went on the Holo Hola Napali Snorkel Sail tour. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. The marina was easy to find and the check in process was pleasant and quick.. The boat was a beautiful 45 foot Catamaran; modern, spotless, white, with 2 big high efficiency motors for my comfort in open ocean! Our crew, Shaked and Max, and our Captain Kelly, were all so skilled, helpful, interesting, professional, and fun! We went snorkeling in a great spot and the water was warm! The trip down the coast was magnificent; scenery spectacular! We saw dolphins, turtles, lots of fish, and whales! We got to put the sails up for awhile and had two nice meals; good quality food, very nice people, and lots of room to move around on the boat. This trip was definitely a major highlight of our vacation on Kauai and this tour company is absolutely excellent! not to be missed!

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サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

The sandbar was beautiful. サンドバーはきれいでした

Reviewed by: たつ7

Since it was December, the water was a bit cold when I went in. I saw a sea turtle. For breakfast, I only had a sandwich and taco chips. Considering that, the price was a bit high... Still, I was able to take some beautiful photos with a lovely view, so I’ll give it four stars. Also, I couldn’t see anything while snorkeling. The time was limited as well. I wouldn’t recommend going there for snorkeling purposes.

12月なので、海に入ると若干寒かったです。海がめのみれました。朝食はサンドイッチとタコスチップスのみ。それにしては料金が高めかな…。それでも、素敵な景色と写真が撮れたので、星4つにしておきます。
あと、シュノーケリングは何も見えませんでした。時間もわずか。シュノーケリング目的で行くことはおすすめしません。

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Posted on: 2014/12/10
Activity Date: 2014/12/02

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Heavenly Sea for the First Time 初めての天国の海

Reviewed by: ハワイ7回目

I was able to see many sea turtles. However, the weather was unfortunate and it was cold. A hoodie might be essential depending on the situation. It seems that the tide changes depending on the season and time of day. This time, the tide was low up to my knees. The tour guide was lively and pleasant.

神様(ウミガメ)はたくさん見れました。ですが、あいにくの天気で、寒かったです。パーカーは場合によっては必需品でしょう。季節や時間帯によっては潮の引き具合が変わる模様。今回は膝下までの引きでした。ツアコンさんは元気な方で感じ良いです。

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Posted on: 2014/12/09
Activity Date: 2014/12/05

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

It was really great!!! とっても良かった!!!

Reviewed by: sawanomisa

It was a beautiful day with great weather and a lovely ocean! There were many high school students, probably on a school trip, having fun playing beach volleyball. We wanted to join in, but... (laughs) However, it was a bit dangerous as we had to dodge the balls around us. My husband actually got hit by one and looked like it hurt^^; But more than that, the ocean was beautiful, we saw turtles while cruising, and snorkeling at the coral reef was wonderful! The BBQ for lunch was also very delicious! It might have been a bit crowded with so many people?? I guess we just happened to be there with the school trip students...

いいお天気で、海も綺麗ですばらしい一日をすごすことが出来ました!!修学旅行中?の高校生もたくさんおり、ビーチバレーをしていて楽しそうでした。私たちも参加したかったですが・・・(笑)でも、ちょっと周囲はボールを避けたりして危なかったですかね?実際主人もボールがあたって痛そうにしてました^^;でも、それ以上に海は綺麗し、クルージング中にカメも見れたし、さんご礁でのシュノケーリングも、ステキでした!お昼のBBQもとっても美味しかったです!!少し人が多いのが大変かな??たまたま修学旅行生と一緒になったのだろうけど・・

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Posted on: 2014/12/09
Activity Date: 2014/12/02

ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング 日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内<シュノーケルセット/終日>

If only it wouldn't rain... 雨さえふらなければ・・・

Reviewed by: sawanomisa

As rumored, I really encountered a turtle, and I was so moved!!! Thank you very much. However, the day we participated was said to have the worst weather of the year, and the sea was quite murky... Even so, I was touched to be able to get so close to the turtle that I could almost touch it. The guide was also very attentive and it was really great.

噂どおり、本当にカメに出逢えて、感激!!!でした(*^_^*)本当にありがとうございました。ただ、私たちが参加した日は、今年一番の悪天候だったそうで、せっかくの海もニゴニゴでした。。それでも、カメに出逢え、触れそうなほどの近距離まで近づけたのには感動ものでした。ガイドさんも、よくお世話してくださりとっても良かったです。

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ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

Sailing in Waikiki ワイキキをセイリング

Reviewed by: mama

I was looking for a snorkeling tour and chose this one that departs from the beach in Waikiki. It's very convenient as the meeting point is just a short walk from the hotel! We were the only Japanese participants, but the cheerful staff created a friendly atmosphere. Although there weren't many fish while snorkeling, I had the precious experience of swimming with a turtle, which became a great memory. After about an hour of snorkeling, we sailed for about an hour off the coast of Waikiki, encountering a pod of dolphins and enjoying a unique experience that is hard to find in Japan. My husband caught a cold and couldn't go snorkeling, but he seemed satisfied with the sailing. Since fins are not available for rent, it's better to bring your own if you have them. The reason I didn't give it five stars is that although we had photos taken and purchased them, the subjects were too dark due to backlighting. However, since we were well taken care of, I bought them as a tip.

シュノーケリングできるツアーを探していたところ、ワイキキの浜辺から出発できるこちらのツアーを選びました。移動時間をかけずにホテルから歩いてすぐの集合場所でとても楽ちん!日本人の参加者は自分たちだけだったが、陽気なスタッフでなごやかな雰囲気で過ごすことができました。シュノーケルは魚はあまりいなかったが、カメと一緒に泳ぐという貴重な体験ができてよい思い出になりました。。1時間程のシュノーケルの後、ワイキキの沖を1時間ほどヨットでセーリングをし、イルカの群れと遭遇したり日本ではなかなか体験できない時間を過ごし寄港。主人は風邪をひいてしまいシュノーケリングはできなかったが、セーリングを楽しめて満足の様子でした。フィンはレンタルできないので持っている人は持参したほうがよいです。星5ではないのは、写真をとってもらい購入したのですが、逆光で人物が真っ暗だった。でも、よくしてもらったので、チップ代わりに購入しました。

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Activity Date: 2014/11/30

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Sandbar is the best! サンドバー最高!

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き熟年夫婦

Most of the participants were newlyweds and young people, but we older folks had a great time as well. My wife, who is a big fan of the ocean and swimming, was particularly moved, saying, "I swam with a sea turtle!" We will definitely participate again if we have the chance.

新婚さんや若い方の参加者がほとんどでしたが、私たち熟年も十分楽しめました。
特に妻は、海と水泳大好きおばさんなので「ウミガメと一緒に泳いだよ」と感動してました。
また、機会が有れば参加します。

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Activity Date: 2014/11/04

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

Molokini Island snorkeling? モロキニ島シュノーケル?

Reviewed by: little

On November 30, 2014, I participated in a snorkeling cruise to Molokini Island. It was very windy and extremely cold that day. On the way to Molokini Island, we were informed that due to the strong winds, we wouldn't be able to go there. What a disappointment.

On the way to the first snorkeling point, I spotted a sea turtle and got really excited thinking, "There’s a turtle!" We arrived at the first snorkeling point and started snorkeling, but as soon as I got into the water, I became hyperventilated and had to come back up. I’ve done snorkeling many times before, and this was the first time I experienced something like this (tears). The staff helped me back onto the boat. A Japanese staff member mentioned that I might have been too exposed to the wind. After resting a bit, I decided to give it another try. This time, I was okay. While enjoying snorkeling, I spotted a sea turtle in the distance. It was far away, but I was glad to see it. Just then, a sea turtle swam very close to me… I was truly moved by how close it was.

Seeing the sea turtle swim gracefully so near brought me to tears. My husband took pictures of the sea turtle nearby. Before heading to the second point, we had lunch on the boat. We put buns, vegetables, and fruits on our plates, and finally added a pâté topped with cheese. It was really delicious, perhaps because we were eating it on the sea. When we arrived at the second snorkeling point and started snorkeling, both my husband and I found it too cold to continue.

Although we couldn't go to Molokini Island, I had a wonderful experience swimming with the sea turtles. Thank you to all the staff!

2014/11/30 モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズに参加しました。
この日はとても風が強くてスゴく寒かった。
モロキニ島に向かう途中、あまりの風の強さに
今日はモロキニ島には行けないとの事。残念。
1箇所目のシュノーケルポイント向かう途中海ガメの姿発見。かめさんいる~と思いテンションが上がりました。1箇所目のポイント到着してシュノーケル開始。海に入るなり過呼吸状態になってしまい、海から上がりました。今まで何度もシュノーケルはやっているし、こんな状態になったのは初めて(涙)
スタッフ方に助けられて船にもどりました。
日本人スタッフの方に風に当たりすぎたのかもねぇ~と言われました。少し休んでからもう一度挑戦。今度は大丈夫。シュノーケルを楽しんでいると、遠くに海ガメ発見ッッ 遠かったけど見れて良かったぁ。と思っていたら、今度はすごく近くを泳ぐ海ガメが…本当に近くて感動しました。
優雅に泳ぐ海ガメをこんなに近くで見れて涙が出てきました。
主人が近くで海ガメの写真を撮ってくれました。
2箇所目のポイントに行く前に、船上でランチ。
バンズ、野菜、フルーツ、自分の好きな物をお皿にのせて、最後にチーズがのったパテをのせてもらいました。海の上で食べるからなのかとても美味しかった。2箇所目のポイントに到着してシュノーケル開始でしたが、私も主人も寒すぎてこちらではシュノーケル出来ずでした。
モロキニ島には行けませんでしたが、海ガメと一緒に泳ぐ事が出来て、素晴らしい体験が出来ました。スタッフの皆さんありがとうございました。

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Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

Absolutely Magical!

Reviewed by: Letitia

What an experience. Little island in middle of ocean. I never imagined that I would be snorkeling in the middle of the ocean and actually enjoying it. Loved every minute of it. My 11 year old did not want to leave. Bring your video cameras as well or rent them. We brought back the experience to enjoy all the time.

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I was healed by the cute dolphins☆ かわいいイルカに癒されました☆

Reviewed by: ワタナベ

I was recommended by a friend and participated as a monitor! We boarded the bus at 6 AM while it was still dark, and received explanations about the dolphins from our humorous class representative, Sue, as well as information about snorkeling. I was excited to hear that dolphins can understand our feelings!

The sea began to come into view from the bus, calm and with perfect weather! My mood was already at its peak from inside the bus (laughs). We received ginger anti-nausea tablets for free, and everyone in our class took them. (I actually didn’t feel nauseous!)

The water was warm, but the wind felt very cold on our bodies after being splashed with seawater, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. After the experience, I strongly felt it was worth it to rent one. In fact, even those who are sensitive to the cold might find it chilly even while wearing a wetsuit!

When we arrived at the site and got off the bus, we were greeted by a gentle sea breeze and the sunrise. We stretched in the refreshing weather and then boarded the boat! We rode on a boat that looked like two banana boats stuck together, speeding off in search of dolphins! Along the way, we also saw a sea turtle floating comfortably.

We were able to see the mountain scenery known as the "Hand of God." After about 30 minutes on the boat, the captain signaled that dolphins had been spotted!! We hurriedly put on our fins and masks, and with the signal to go, we jumped into the sea! (Those who are afraid of the sea might hesitate here... but if you don’t jump in quickly, you won’t see the dolphins.)

We all swam hard after the fast Sue, moving away from the boat. When Sue said, "Look down!" and we looked down, there were dolphins swimming happily below us!! There were about 20 of them. There were baby dolphins too, and I almost lost it from their cuteness (laughs).

After that, we returned to the boat and were told we could dive in again! We were able to see even more dolphins up close this time—so adorable! In our class, there was a 5-year-old boy who was scared and didn’t go into the water the first time, but he joined us for dolphin watching with the adults the second time (^^).

And surprisingly, we had another chance to dive! Those who were tired could take a break, but we all went together. Then we could hear the voices of the dolphins!! It was moving!! They were chattering away, giving me goosebumps! After the third snorkeling session, we were served warm tea on the boat.

However, snorkeling uses quite a bit of energy, so I recommend that those who lack stamina or aren’t confident in swimming enjoy at their own pace. (You can definitely get through it with excitement, though (laughs)).

In the second session, we moved to a snorkeling spot to meet the sea turtles, but the sea turtle was unexpectedly absent (laughs). I thought it couldn’t be helped since it’s nature, and I leisurely watched the fish. I had brought an underwater camera, so I took a lot of pictures here. During the dolphin session, I was too focused on swimming and taking it all in, so I think it’s best to watch without anything in hand.

Sue and the cameraman dove down to get sea urchins and other mysterious creatures (laughs), which was quite interesting! After returning to the boat, we enjoyed some Danish and cheese snacks. Sweet food is the best for a tired body!

On the way back, the boat felt a bit cold again. A wetsuit is definitely essential. I heard that if we were lucky, we might see a whale, but we didn’t see one—what a shame!

When we returned to the dock, we took photos together and changed clothes in the restroom to wrap up the day. The group photo was emailed to us later—so nice! We also received eco-bags as graduation souvenirs! Apparently, the title is "Junior High School Graduate" (laughs).

On the bus ride back, everyone was fast asleep (laughs). I made such wonderful memories! Next time, I want to visit Dolphin University or meet the manta rays (^^). I truly made fantastic

友人にお勧めされ、モニターで参加してきました!まだ暗い朝6時にバスに乗り込み、ユーモアたっぷり学級委員長のスーさんによるイルカ先生の説明や、シュノーケルについての説明を受けました。
イルカは私たちの気持ちがわかるということを聞いてワクワク感が高まりました!
バスから見えはじめた海は穏やかで、天気も抜群!バスの中からすでに気分は最高潮でした(笑)
ジンジャーでできた酔い止めを無料で頂いて、私たちのクラスの人はみんな飲んでいました。
(実際に酔いませんでした!)
海の中は温かいけど、海水を浴びた体に風が当たると非常に寒いとのことで、ウェットスーツを10ドルでレンタルしました。体験後、借りてよかったと強く思いました。むしろ寒がりの人はウェットスーツ着ていても寒いぐらいです!
現地についてバスを降りると穏やかな海風と日の出がお出迎え。
すがすがしい天気の中ストレッチをして、いざ乗船!
バナナボートを2つくっつけたような船に乗り、結構なスピードでイルカ探し!
途中でウミガメ先生が気持ちよさそうにプカプカ浮いている姿も見ることができました。
神の手?とよばれている山の景色も見ることができました。
そして30分くらい船に乗った後、船長からイルカ発見!!との合図。
急いでフィンをつけて、マスクをつけ、GO!の合図で海にドボン!(海が怖い人は、ここですこし戸惑ってしまうかも…でもすぐ入らないとイルカ先生は見られません)
泳ぎの速いスーさんのあとにみんなで一生懸命ついていき、船から離れます。
スーさんの「下見て!」の合図で下を向くと、そこには気持ちよさそうに泳ぐイルカ先生が!!
ざっと20匹ぐらいいました。子供イルカもいて、あまりの可愛さにおもわず発狂しかけました(笑)
そのあと一回船に戻り、もう1度見られるということで海にダイブ!
1回目よりも多くのイルカを近くで見られました~本当にかわいい!
同じクラスには5歳の男の子がいて、1回目は怖がって海には入らなかったのですが、2回目には大人に交じってみんなでイルカウォッチングできました(^^)
そしてなんと、もう1回潜れるチャンスがあるとのこと!
疲れた人は休憩でOKなのですが、みんなで行きました。
するとイルカ先生の声が聞けました~!!感動!!キューキューおしゃべりしていて、鳥肌モノです!
3回目のシュノーケルの後には温かいお茶を船上でふるまってくれました。
ただ、1回のシュノーケルで結構な体力を使うので、体力がなくて泳ぎに自信がない方は自分のペースで楽しむことをお勧めします。(結構テンションで乗り切れる感じもしますが(笑))
2時限目にはウミガメ先生に会いにシュノーケルスポットを移動したのですが、ウミガメ先生はまさかの無断欠勤(笑)
こればっかりは自然のことなので、しょうがないかなと思いつつお魚さんたちをゆったりとウォッチングしました。
水中カメラを持って行っていたので、私はここで写真をたくさん撮りました。イルカ先生のときは泳ぐのと目に焼き付けるのに必死すぎて、手ぶらで見るのが1番だと思います。
スーさんやカメラマンさんがウニやよくわからない生物(笑)を潜ってとってきてくれてなかなかおもしろかったです!
船に戻り、デニッシュとチーズの軽食を頂きました。疲れた体には甘い食べ物が1番ですね!
帰りの船はやはり少し寒く感じました。やっぱりウェットスーツは必須ですね。
運が良ければ、クジラ大先生も見られるとの話でしたが見られませんでした~残念!
船着き場に戻ってみんなで写真を撮ってトイレでお着替えをして終了です。
みんなでの写真は後日メールで送られてきました~うれしい!
そして卒業記念品にエコバッグ頂きました!肩書きは「中卒」らしいです(笑)
帰りのバスではみんな爆睡(笑)とっても素敵な思い出ができました!
今度はイルカ大学か、マンタ先生にもお会いしたいな~(^^)
本当に素敵な思い出ができました!また絶対イルカ先生に会いに行きます☆

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Posted on: 2014/12/07
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