Reviewed by: mako
It's natural, but unfortunately, it was cloudy throughout the tour, and the water was so cold that I shivered when I got in. Also, the sandbar had a tide level that was about chest to knee height. I think those planning to visit should check the tide levels beforehand.
The sea turtles approached us from a distance and sometimes came so close that they brushed against my legs, which was very moving. The BBQ lunch was a bit cold, but it was delicious. The crew members were all very nice, and the malasadas were tasty too!
On slightly chilly days, there isn't a place to change, so I recommend bringing a thicker jacket and extra towels. It was mentioned that bringing regular cameras to the sandbar is not recommended due to the risk of getting them wet, so if you want to take photos, I suggest bringing a waterproof camera (they were also sold on the boat for about $20).
The snorkeling was enjoyable, with about 20 minutes spent at a point where we couldn't touch the bottom, lined up in a row. The waves were strong, and I wasn't very confident in my swimming, but the staff were nearby on boards watching over us, which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy it.
I truly wish I could have experienced this on a sunnier day, but thank you for the fun experience!
自然のことなのでしょうがないですが、ツアー中はずっと曇り、海に入ると震えるほど寒くて残念でした。
また、サンドバーは胸下~膝上程度の潮位でした。こちらを目当てにしている方は潮位を調べてから行ったほうが良いと思います。
ウミガメは向こうから接近してきて時には足に触れるくらい近づいてきてくれて、とても感動しました。
BBQランチも冷めてはいましたが、おいしかったです。クルーの方々もとても良い方ばかりでした。マラサダもおいしかったです!
少し寒い日は、着替える場所はありませんが厚めの上着、余分なタオルなど持参された方が良いと思います。サンドバーでは普通のカメラの持ち込み(ぬれるため)は推奨されないとのことでしたので、写真を取りたい方は防水カメラの持参をお勧めします。(船上でも20ドル程度で販売されてました)
シュノーケリングは20分程度足がつかないポイントで列にならんで楽しみます。波が強く、少し泳ぎに自信が無かったのですが、近くでスタッフの方がボードに乗って見守っていて下さったので安心して楽しめました。
本当に、もう少し晴れている日に体験できたらと思うと残念ですが楽しい体験をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Reviewed by: YUJI&RIE
On April 23, 2014, with clear skies and an early morning departure, we stayed at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, and on that day, we were picked up from our hotel. During the ride to the meeting point in Waikiki, our representative, Yuriko, shared stories about environmental protection in Hawaii and the healing power of dolphins, which made me feel very relaxed despite the early hour. When she smiled and said, "I hope you get to see many dolphins," I felt optimistic about our chances.
During the drive from Waikiki to the boarding location, our guide, Takao, explained various sightseeing spots like "The Tree of Life" and "Pearl Harbor." Although I had done snorkeling before, I was a bit anxious about going into the deep ocean for the first time. The guide thoroughly explained the safety precautions for the tour, saying, "I may have to use strict words regarding safety, but it's important that everyone experiences the tour without any accidents, so please understand." This reassured me greatly.
In April, the water temperature is still low, so as someone who gets cold easily, I borrowed a wetsuit. As the guide mentioned, it gets really cold when you’re on the boat and the wind hits you, so I think it’s especially advisable for children and women to wear one. Of course, we also wore life jackets and were fully prepared.
When we arrived at the point, we entered the water following the guide's upbeat instructions, who loudly pointed out the direction of the dolphins. When he shouted, "Look down! Look down!" and I did, I was amazed to see a pod of dolphins swimming right below us! The excitement of seeing wild dolphins up close for the first time is beyond words. The guide remarked, "It’s amazing that in such a vast ocean, they choose to swim right underneath us; dolphins are curious and come close to us... it’s truly a mystery," and it really felt mystical.
Listening closely, I could hear the dolphins making sounds like "ee-ee," and seeing them swim in the crystal-clear blue water, always together with their families, made me question, "Is this real?" Just watching them was healing for both my body and soul, and it felt like they were teaching me something important.
We were very lucky that day, encountering pods of dolphins multiple times. When we entered the water at the second point, it felt like we were surrounded by dolphins. While I was swimming away from my husband (with no one else nearby), a dolphin swam right in front of me, and our eyes met... I was so overwhelmed with joy that I shouted, "Yay!" As it swam by, about four dolphins swam together towards the ocean floor, and even now, it feels like a dream.
According to the guide, we were fortunate to encounter over 150 dolphins that day. I had heard that there are days when you might not see any dolphins due to their wild nature, so I was truly grateful and moved. After that, we moved to another point and got to see turtles and many beautiful fish, which made me very satisfied!
I brought a waterproof camera, but there was a photographer who took pictures for us, and we could purchase them, making for a wonderful keepsake. Throughout the boat ride and while swimming, the guide kept an eye on each of us, checking, "Are you okay?" which made me feel very safe.
It was a fantastic tour swimming with dolphins at a power spot, and I was particularly impressed by the guide's thorough safety management. Next time, I definitely want to experience manta ray diving on the Big Island. Thank you, Yuriko, Takao, and the captain for taking us to such great spots and providing a wonderful experience!
2014/4/23晴天・早朝出発・私たちはカハラ宿泊でしたので、当日は宿泊ホテルまで迎えに来て頂きました。迎えにいらした代表yurikoさんからワイキキ集合場所までの間「ハワイでの環境保護のお話」や「イルカから与えられる癒し」のお話し頂き、早朝にも関わらずとてもリラックスした気分になりました。素敵な笑顔で「沢山のイルカに会えると良いですね」と言われると沢山会える気がしてきます。ワイキキから乗船場所までの車中はガイドのtakaoさんから「日立の木」や「パールハーバー」など観光名所も説明して頂けます。私はシュノーケルはしていましたが、沖で深い海に入ることが初めてだったので少々不安がありました。ガイドさんがツアーにおける安全面での注意事項をしっかり説明して下さり「安全に関しては私も厳しい言葉で注意してしまうかもしれませんが、何より皆さんが無事故でツアーを体験して頂ける大事なことなのでご容赦下さい」との言葉にとても安心しました。4月の海はまだ水温が低いため寒がりの私はウエットスーツを借りました。ガイドさんの説明通り海に入っている時より船に上がって風に吹かれると本当に寒くなるので特にお子さんや女性は借りた方が良いと思います。もちろんライフジャケットも着用し準備万端です。いざポイントにつくとガイドさんのテンポ良い指示で海へ入り、イルカのいる方向を大きな声で教えて頂けます。「下見て!下見て!」という声で下を見ると本当にイルカの群れが泳いでいます!初めて野生のイルカを間近で見た時の感動は言葉では言い表せません。ガイドさんが「あんなに広い海なのにどうしてわざわざ自分たちのいる真下を通って泳いで来てくれるのか、イルカも興味を持って近づいて来てくれる・・・本当に不思議です」とおっしゃってましたが、本当に神秘的です。耳を澄ますと「キューキュー」とイルカの鳴き声が・・・真っ青で透き通った海に泳ぐイルカ・・家族といつも一緒にいるイルカ・・・「現実なんだろうか」と不思議な感覚になり、見ているだけで身体も心も癒され感動しますし、大切な何かを教えてくれる気がします。この日はとてもラッキーでイルカの群れに何度も会い、2回目のポイントで海に入った時はイルカの群れに囲まれるような感じでした。私は主人と離れて泳いでいた時に(近くに誰もいなかった)目の前をイルカが横切り、イルカと目が会い・・・あまりの感激で「ぎゃ~!」と喜び叫んでしまいました。横切りながら4頭位のイルカがまとまって海の底の方に向かって泳いでいったのですが、今思い出しても夢みたいでした。この日はガイドさんいわく合計150頭以上のイルカと遭遇出来たラッキーな日だったとのこと。野生のため、残念ながらイルカに会えない日もあると聞いていたので本当に感謝感激でした。その後、また別のポイントへ移動し、カメと沢山の美しい魚たちに会えましたので大満足です!防水カメラを持参しましたが、カメラマンさんが同行して写真を撮って下さり、写真も購入出来たのでとても記念になりました。乗船中も、泳いでいる最中もガイドさんが一人一人に目を配り「大丈夫?」と安全確認してくださるのには本当に安心しました。パワースポットでイルカと泳ぐという素晴らしいツアーでしたし、何より安全管理をキチンとされるガイドさんに感心しました。次回はぜひハワイ島でマンタ大学も体験したいと思います。yurikoさんtakaoさん、良いポイントへ連れて行って下さった船長さん、素敵な体験をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/23 |
Reviewed by: コノハ
We participated as a family, including my 8-year-old daughter. Our tour guide, Daisuke, took great care of my daughter and ensured she had a wonderful experience swimming with the dolphins. Thanks to him, I was able to focus on swimming with the dolphins without worrying about anything else, even though I’m not a confident swimmer. We encountered a group of 17 dolphins. Each time they surfaced for air, I could see their eye patterns and skin texture incredibly clearly. I was truly moved by how close they swam to us.
Daisuke made sure that all participants were satisfied and allowed us to enjoy swimming with the dolphins, dropping us in the water 5 to 6 times. We had more fun than we imagined, and we even signed up for the night manta tour on the spot. This too was magical, as we got to see sparkling plankton and a large group of mantas up close, making it feel like a spacewalk.
Daisuke and Captain Nawata really made it enjoyable, and the time spent on the boat heading to the points became a wonderful memory.
I definitely want to participate again next time. My daughter was also very satisfied!
8歳の娘を含む家族で参加しました。ツアーガイドのダイスケさんは娘に付きっきりで面倒を見てくれて、娘にもしっかりイルカとの遊泳を体験させてくれました。おかげさまで、泳ぎに自信の無い私も自分の事だけに集中してイルカと泳ぐ事ができました。私達は17頭のイルカの群と遭遇しました。海中から息継ぎの度に海面に上がって来て、目のわまりの模様や、肌の質感が驚くほど鮮明に見えました。手が届くほど近くを泳ぐイルカの姿に、本当に感動しました。
参加メンバーが満足するまでキッチリ、イルカとの遊泳を楽しませてくれて、5〜6回もドロップしました。
想像以上に楽しませていただき、その場で夜のマンタツアーにも申し込みました。こちらも、ライティングされた海中でキラキラ光るプランクトンとホレホレの群れ、大きなマンタの舞いを至近距離で見られ、まるで宇宙遊泳のように幻想的でした。
ツアーガイドのダイスケさん、キャプテンの縄田船長が本当に楽しませてくれて、ボートでポイントに向かう間も素敵な思い出になりました。
次回も是非参加したいです。娘も大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/29 |
Reviewed by: yuki
The water was very clear, but it was different from the photos that show the sandy beach emerging from the water. However, the staff were very unique and I had a lot of fun.
水もすごくきれいでしたが、写真で見るような砂浜が水からでてる写真とはちがいました。
しかし、スタッフの方もとてもユニークでとても楽しめました。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. The sandbar shows various expressions depending on the natural conditions, so it changes at different times of the day. Please come back to visit us again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
サンドバーは様々な自然条件に影響される為その日その時間によって色々な表情を見せてくれます。また遊びにきてくださいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/24 |
Reviewed by: 麻呂さん
As marine activity lovers, we requested this experience with a feeling of "it seems fun," and in the end, we were completely satisfied and enjoyed ourselves.
First of all, the staff was friendly and quickly created a relaxed atmosphere. The boat ride truly felt like "ocean rafting," with thrilling speed and dynamic steering that made it feel like an amusement park.
We were lucky enough to encounter a "pod of dolphins" and thoroughly enjoyed dolphin watching. The snorkeling exceeded our expectations, allowing us to see an incredible variety of "tropical fish."
We are grateful to the staff who kept us entertained beyond the scheduled time, and this was definitely an activity we would love to "visit again."
マリンアクティビティ大好きの私たちは、「なんとなく楽しそう」という気持ちでリクエストしましたが、結果的には大満足でエンジョイ出来ました。
先ず、スタッフがフレンドリーで直ぐに和やかな雰囲気を作ってくれ、ボートでまさしく「オーシャンラフティング」満喫のスピードとダイナミック操船で遊園地気分。
運良くだと思いますが、「イルカの群れ」に遭遇してイルカウオッチングを堪能、シュノーケリングも想像以上の「熱帯魚」を見る事が出来ました。
予定時間を超えて飽きる事無くエンジョイさせてくれたスタッフに感謝と、是非、また「遊びに訪れたい」と思ったアクティビティでした。
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| Packages: | 日・木・土曜催行<ホノコハウ・マリーナ発/4時間/軽食付>(2019年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 都会っ子。
I participated with a friend. On the day of the event, there were various people including friends, couples, and solo travelers.
When we arrived at the port with the boat, we immediately enjoyed some malasadas. I had heard from others that they were "really delicious!" but personally, I felt that one was enough. (laughs)
After departure, we all sang a song for safety and to hope for dolphin sightings. You can rent wetsuits for an additional fee, and during my visit, almost everyone borrowed one. I went in April, and even in Hawaii's waters, it was a bit chilly, so renting one turned out to be a great decision. You can rent it on the spot for $10.
To reach the spot where we could see the dolphins well, we all sat on the edge of the boat, enjoying the marine attraction. The boat rocked a lot, which was quite thrilling.
Once we spotted dolphins, we all dove in immediately! Even if you can't swim, the staff will pull you along, so there's no need to worry. The water was incredibly clear, and we could see the dolphins swimming distinctly, making it feel like we were in an aquarium. After that, we also went snorkeling and experienced many things that we couldn't have done on our own!
By the way, the boat rocks quite a bit, so if you are prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. However, even if you do get sick and end up vomiting, the staff will respond kindly without any unpleasant expressions, so you can feel at ease!
友達と2人で参加しました。当日は友達、カップル、ひとりの方など、さまざま方とご一緒でした。
船のある港に着くと、すぐにマラサダをいただきます。
周りから、「すごく美味しいよー!」と聞いていましたが、個人的に1回食べれば良いかんじ。笑
出航後は、安全祈願とイルカに会えますようにと、みんなで歌をうたいます。
追加料金でウエットスーツを貸し出してもらえますが、わたしの時はほぼ全員借りていました。4月に行きましたが、ハワイの海でも少し肌寒かったので結果として借りて大正解でした。その場で10ドルでかりられます。
イルカが良く見えるスポットまでは、みんなで船の縁に座り、マリンアトラクション♪船はすごく揺れるので、すごい迫力です。
イルカを発見したら、すぐにみんなでダイビング!泳げないか方でも、スタッフの方が引っ張っていってくれるので安心です。
水がすごくきれいで、イルカが泳いでいるのがはっきり見え、水族館で泳いでいる感覚になります。
その後も、シュノーケリングをしたりと、自分たちだけではできないようなことをたくさん経験させていただきました!
ちなみに、船はかなり揺れるので、酔いやすい方は酔いどめ必須です。
でも、酔ってリバースしてしまっても、スタッフの方はいやな顔ひとつせず優しく対応して下さりますので、安心して下さいね!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Peter Muth
Within 3 weeks in Hawaii packed with exciting excursions including helicopter flights, scuba diving and hiking, this was the initial reason to travel all the way from Germany - and it was worth it !!!
My wife always wanted to see those animals in the wild, and our guide dropped us right in front of a group of dolphins.
Wonderful - Great day out !!!
Big mahalo for joining us and for your review! We do hope you "drop" in again and join us for another Dolphin Excursion. We value all guests and do love our return snorkel adventurers.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: chappy
I recently participated in this tour. I had no knowledge of manta rays at all before joining... but there were absolutely no problems! After getting on the boat, we received detailed explanations about the ecology of manta rays, Hawaiian language, and the Big Island. Of course, there was a Japanese guide with us, so I felt at ease. The captain was very cheerful and played the ukulele from the time we arrived until we started snorkeling. That moment during sunset was truly beautiful.
You can rent a wetsuit for $10 for snorkeling. Since you spend a long time in the water, I think this is essential. Plankton gathers under the lights, attracting the manta rays that come to feed. They are not being fed. During this time, many other fish also come, creating a scene straight out of The Little Mermaid. The manta rays come close enough to touch a little. They open their large mouths, allowing for a thorough observation, almost as if you could make a model of a manta ray.
I had an experience that exceeded my expectations. YOU MUST GO!
先日当ツアーに参加させて頂きました。マンタの知識は全くないままでの参加。。。しかし問題はまったくありません!ボートに乗ってからマンタの生態、ハワイ語について、ハワイ島について丁寧に説明して頂きました。もちろん日本語ガイドさんもついてくれているので安心です。船長はとっても陽気な方で、船が着いてからシュノーケル開始までウクレレをひいてくれました。サンセットタイムでのこの一時は本当に美しかったです。
シュノーケルでは10$でウエットスーツをレンタルできます。水中に入っている時間が長いのでこれは必須だと思います。ライトに照らされプランクトンが集まり、それを食べにマンタ達が集まります。決して餌付けはしていません。その間は他の魚達も大勢来るので、正にリトルマーメイドの世界です。マンタは少し触れてくる位接近してきます。そして大きな口を開けるのでマンタの模型が作れるのでは、と思うほど隅々まで観察できます。
期待以上の経験ができました。YOU MUST GO!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(3) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Nシスターズ
I participated with my sister.
Although we had an early morning gathering, the president of the Dolphin Junior High School cheered up the participants, who were still waking up and feeling low-energy. From the car windows, we were able to see "This Tree, What Tree," Pearl Harbor, and the Disney Hotel, which gave us a bit of a sightseeing experience.
I was a bit anxious after hearing that there were two days the previous week when we couldn't see dolphins, but after about 10 minutes of departing from the port, we dove right into the sea! When the captain shouted, "Look down!!" I desperately peered into the water, and there they were—the dolphins I had longed to see! Not only did I get to see them, but I was truly moved to hear their "kyu-kyu" sounds.
After that, we moved to a tropical fish and honu spot. When we had food, aggressive tropical fish swarmed around us (laughs). We also managed to meet a honu that was napping.
Originally, this was supposed to be the end, but because we found the dolphins early, we were given a special second dolphin dive! We were able to see an even larger group of dolphins than the first time, which was incredibly exciting!
Actually, my sister had been feeling a bit unwell since the morning, but she completely recovered without realizing it. It seemed like the dolphins had healed her.
Thank you to everyone at Dolphin Junior High for the fun lesson! ^^
姉妹で参加させていただきました。
早朝の集合でしたが、
車内では寝起きでテンション低めの参加者達をイルカ中学会長さんが盛り上げてくださり、
車窓からは「この木なんの木」やパールハーバー、ディズニーホテルなどを見ることできて
ちょっとした観光気分を味わうことができました。
前週に2日イルカに会えない日があったと聞いて若干不安でしたが、
港を出発して10分程ですぐに海へダイブ!
船長さんの「シタヲミテー!!」の言葉で必死に海中を覗くと、
念願のイルカが!!
姿を見ることができたのはもちろんのこと、
「キューキュー」という鳴き声を聞くことができたのには本当に感動しました。
その後は熱帯魚&ホヌスポットへ移動。
餌を持っていると、わらわらと群がってくるアグレッシブな熱帯魚たち(笑)
お昼寝中だったホヌにも何とか会うことができました。
本来はこれで終了らしいのですが、
イルカの発見が早かったからとのことで、
特別に2回目のイルカダイブ!
1回目よりもさらに大群のイルカ達を見ることができて大感動!!
実は朝から若干体調が悪かった妹ですが、
知らぬ間にすっかり回復。
イルカ達に癒されたようでした。
イルカ中学のみなさん、楽しい授業をありがとうございました^^
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/18 |
Reviewed by: エリコリコ
I was attracted by the fact that they could send photos via email, so I decided to use this service! I'm glad I got to see the world of Nemo. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet any sea turtles.
写真をメールで送ってもらえるのが魅力で、こちらを利用させて頂きました!
ニモの世界を見れて良かったです。
残念ながらウミガメには逢えませんでした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/23 |
Reviewed by: 新婚旅行
On the day of the event, unfortunately, it rained. Moreover, it wasn't just a light rain; it was quite heavy.
However, at the sandbar, we were able to walk on land that was completely above the water, and we also practiced snorkeling. Since we were playing by the water, we had plenty of time.
For lunch, we had hamburgers with patties grilled on the boat, which were surprisingly delicious.
While moving to the snorkeling point, we searched for sea turtles, and we were able to see many of them. The staff informed us which direction to look, so I think everyone in the group was able to see them.
We had a lot of time for snorkeling, allowing us to see plenty of fish. The area was limited to around the coral reefs, but the staff was always watching and ready to come to help if needed, which was reassuring.
After snorkeling, it was nice to be given warm drinks, especially since the weather was bad and cold.
The tour pickup was in a large tourist bus, and there were people from various countries on board. The guide tried to liven up the atmosphere with various explanations until we arrived at the location. Since everything was in English, I only understood parts of it, but I was happy that they occasionally brought up topics that were understandable for Japanese participants.
Once we arrived, Japanese participants and others were assigned to separate boats, so everything was explained in Japanese, and the staff were all funny and made it enjoyable.
参加の当日は生憎の雨。
しかも小雨ではなくかなり本格的に降ってました。
しかし、サンドバーでは水面から完全に出た陸地を歩くことも出来、シュノーケリングの練習も出来ました。
水辺で遊ぶので、時間は十分です。
その後の昼食では、船の上でパティを焼いたハンバーガーを食べ、これまた美味しくてびっくり。
シュノーケリングのポイントに移動する間にウミガメ探し、と言う感じだったのですが沢山のウミガメを見ることが出来ました。
船のどの方向に見えるか、スタッフの方がその都度教えてくれたので、参加者はみんな見れたと思います。
シュノーケリングでも時間がかなりあったので、存分に魚を見ることが出来ました。
場所はサンゴ礁の周りに限定されていたのですが、スタッフの方が常に見ていてくれて何かあればすぐに来てくれるような体制だったので安心でした。
シュノーケリングの後に、温かい飲み物が配られたものいいですね。
天候が悪くて寒かったですから。
ツアーのお迎えは大きな観光バスで、色んな国の方が乗っていました。
現地に着くまではガイドさんが場を盛り上げようと色々と説明してくれました。
全て英語だったため、所々しか解りませんでしたが、そんな日本人にも時々分かるような話題を振ってくれて嬉しかったです。
現地に着いてからは、日本人とその他の人が別々の船に割り振られた為、全て日本語で説明してくれ、さらにスタッフの方がみんな面白くて楽しかったです。
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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: | 2014/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: charmand
Had a great first trip to Hawaii. This was the highlight of our trip . Great crew, great and plentiful food , great ride out (whales ), Molokini was also great , of course. My brother lives on Maui, we had a great trip.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/04 |
Reviewed by: なつこ
This time, I participated in the manta tour with Aloha Kona Tours and was so moved that I spontaneously joined the dolphin snorkeling as well.
I had previously participated in a tour to swim with dolphins in Oahu, but I had a bitter experience where the dolphins quickly swam away and I couldn't swim with them at all. I had given up on the idea of swimming with wild dolphins.
So, the experience of encountering dolphins, seeing them up close, and swimming together surpassed even the manta experience... I really got to swim close to the dolphins!
Our guide, Daisuke, diligently searched for points where dolphins were located, and thanks to his efforts, I was able to see many dolphins.
Just watching the dolphins swim close to Daisuke was healing. The dolphins were, of course, not scary at all, but I felt a bit anxious about diving in the deep sea without anything to hold onto, so I borrowed a float, which ended up being a bit of a hindrance.
I think I encountered a total of about 30 to 40 dolphins in the sea. I've heard that on lucky days, you can encounter over 100 dolphins?? I believe we swam in the sea for about 40 minutes.
Also, I was fortunate enough to see a whale. During that time, Daisuke really persevered (laughs) in searching for the whale.
Even after returning to Japan, I couldn't get the dolphins out of my mind. I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again! When I do, I hope to rely on your services again, so thank you in advance!
今回、アロハコナツアーズのマンタの方に参加し、感動しずぎて、急遽イルカシュノーケリングに参加しました。
私は、以前、オアフでイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、イルカはすぐ逃げて全く一緒に泳げないという苦い経験があり、野生のイルカと泳ぐのは無理なんだろうなとあきらめていました。
なので、イルカに出会え、間近で見れ、一緒に泳ぐ感動はマンタを超えました・・・。
本当に近くでイルカと泳げたのですから!
ガイドのダイスケさんは、イルカのいるポイントを丁寧に何度も探してくれ、トライできたので、沢山のイルカを見ることができたと思います。
ダイスケさんに近づいてきて一緒に泳ぐイルカを見てるだけで、癒されました。
イルカは、もちろん全く怖くないですし、深い海に浮き輪等つかまるものがない中、潜るのはちょっと不安で、フロートを借りたのですが、結局邪魔になりました。
おそらく、合計、30~40匹位のイルカと海の中で遭遇できたのでしょうか。ラッキーな日は100匹以上のイルカに遭遇できる日もあるとか??大体、海の中で泳ぐのは40分位だったと思います。
また、幸運にもクジラを見ることができました。その際も、ダイスケさんはかなりねばって(笑)クジラを探してくれました。
日本に帰ってからも、しばらくイルカが頭から離れませんでした。また、絶対イルカに会いに行きたいです!
その際は、お世話になると思いますので、よろしくお願いします!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/29 |
Reviewed by: S.I
I participated at the end of January. I was worried about the weather since it was the rainy season, but I was lucky to have clear skies. The sun was very strong, so sunscreen and a light jacket are absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandbanks rising from the sea, but I was moved to see wild sea turtles. I think it would be good to check the tides in advance and make a reservation. The lunch was also very delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.
1月の終わりに参加しました。雨季だったため天気が心配でしたが、晴天でラッキーでした。日差しがとても強いので、日焼け止めと薄手の上着は絶対必要です。海から浮き上がる砂浜は残念ながら見れませんでしたが、野生の海亀が見れたので感動しました。事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて予約されると良いと思います。ランチもとても美味しかったです。また機会があれば参加したいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Thank you for the wonderful photos that look like they belong in a guidebook.
The sandbar is influenced by various natural elements. Even the staff who visit almost every day say, "You really can't know until that day and time!"
We hope you can enjoy the beauty of Hawaii's nature just as it is.
Even at the end of January, when the sun comes out, it truly feels like Hawaii! The sunlight is strong, so those with fair skin should definitely take precautions against sunburn!
S.I., when you come to Hawaii again, please come and play in Paradise Ocean. We are waiting for you. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ガイドブックのような素敵なお写真ありがとうございます。
様々な自然に影響されるサンドバー。ほぼ毎日通っているスタッフでさえも”その日その時間にならないと本当に判らない!”とのこと。
ハワイの大自然をありのままに楽しんで頂けると嬉しいです。
1月の終わりでもお日様が顔を出すとやっぱりハワイ!! 日差しは強いです。色白の皆様は日焼け対策を是非万全に!
S.I様、ハワイにお越しの際はまた天国の海に遊びにいらして下さいね、お待ちしてます。Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
The sandbar, also known as the "Angel's Sea," refers to a white sandy beach that suddenly appears in the deep ocean.
Kaneohe Bay is originally a volcanic caldera lake with a large crater-like depression in its terrain. In ancient times, this depression became the sea, and the edges of the caldera acted as a breakwater, preventing large waves from entering the crater-shaped bay.
The white sandy beach within that depression is the sandbar.
The sandbar consists of only white sand and blue sea. Due to tidal conditions, the sandbar only reveals itself above the water during daytime tour hours about 60 days a year.
On the day I participated, the low tide occurred in the early morning hours, making it difficult to see the white sandy beach floating on the sea. However, I had the experience of walking on the white sand covered by knee-deep seawater in the middle of the vast ocean.
If you really want to see the sandbar peeking above the water, it's best to check the tide chart and confirm before arranging your flight tickets.
Reference: Tide chart; http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12
サンドバーは別名“天使の海”とも呼ばれ、深い海の中に突然現れる白い砂の浜辺のことを指します。
カネオヘ湾は、もともとが火山のカルデラ湖で大きなクレーター状の窪みのある地形。
太古の昔に、その窪みが海となり、さらにカルデラの山の縁の部分が防波堤の役割をはたし、クレーター状の湾に大きな波が侵入するのを防いでくれています。
その窪みの中にある白い砂浜、それがサンドバー。
サンドバーは白い砂浜と青い海、それしかないところです。
また、潮の関係で、サンドバーが日中のツアー時間帯に海上に顔をのぞかせるのは年に60日もないとのこと。
私が参加したこの日も、干潮の時間帯は朝の6時台でしたので、海に浮かび上がる白い砂浜を見るのは難しかったですが、大海原の真っただ中で、膝丈の海水が覆う白砂の上を歩くという経験が出来ました。
どうしても、海の上に顔をのぞかせるサンドバーを見たいという場合には、干潮表をチェックし確認をしてから航空券のチケットを手配する方が確実です。
参考:干潮表;http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Amanda and John
This had a ton of beautiful fish that come right up to you. It was cool to see. There were 3 sea turtles that we saw as well. This was a great tour. Wish it lasted longer.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: momo
This is a passive activity where you float on the surface of the water while holding onto a bar, waiting for manta rays to appear. The impressive proximity of the manta rays, coming so close that it feels like they might collide with you, is truly captivating.
バーにつかまった状態で水面に浮き、ひたすらマンタが現れるのを待つ受動的なアクティビティです。
ぶつかりそうでぶつからない程近づいてくるマンタの迫力は見ごたえ十分です。
レビューを残していただき、またこの冒険に私たちを選んでいただき、ありがとうございます。
マハロ、
ジェイミー
シー・パラダイス
We would like to thank you for leaving a review and thank you for choosing us to take you on this adventure.
Mahalo,
Jamie
Sea Paradise
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: mikizu
I go to the Big Island every year because I want to swim with dolphins. This was my first time participating in this tour, and the instruction was thorough, and the staff was friendly, making it a lot of fun.
They also had solid safety measures in place, so I recommend this tour for beginners as well.
This time, as soon as we got out to sea, we encountered a pod of over 100 dolphins, and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by dolphins just by floating on the surface.
I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
毎年イルカと泳ぎたくてハワイ島に行きます。
こちらのツアーは初参加でしたが、
指導も丁寧だし、フレンドリーなスタッフで
とても楽しかったです。
安全対策もしっかりしていましたし、
初心者の方にもオススメのツアーです。
今回は海にでてすぐに、100頭以上の群れに会えて、
水面で浮いてるだけで周り中イルカに囲まれるという
ラッキーな状況でした。
また機会があれば参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: NaoyukiYanagibashi
It was amazing!! You absolutely have to do it!! Swimming with the turtles was truly the best moment! You definitely should do it when you come to Hawaii!
最高でした!!絶対やるべき!!カメと一緒に泳ぐことができ本当に最高のひと時でした!絶対にハワイに来た時にはやるべき!
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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: | 2014/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/17 |
Reviewed by: cokayo
**Transportation to the Ship**
We were taken from the hotel to the dock in a large bus that could accommodate about 50 people. A robust-looking captain chatted with us during the ride, but it was in English. Laughing, I took this opportunity to enjoy a nice nap for about an hour both going and returning. Upon arrival, we were directed, "Japanese people go to that ship."
**Sandbar**
The weather wasn't very good, with no blue sky and lots of clouds. This is just bad luck, so there's nothing we can do about it... I had checked the tide schedule thoroughly, so the sandy beach was perfectly exposed. I was really moved by this! I absolutely recommend checking the tide schedule.
**Sea Turtles**
It seemed there were few sea turtles that day, and with my poor eyesight, I could only see them from a distance, so I couldn't get any photos. If you have poor eyesight but usually don't wear glasses, I recommend bringing your glasses.
**Snorkeling**
Many people tried snorkeling but quickly came back up, saying they were scared. I wasn't feeling well, so I just watched from above. My husband, who enjoyed it until the end, said it was beautiful.
**Meals**
We had hamburgers for our meal. They were quite tasty, but the wait time was incredible. There was probably a 30 to 40-minute gap from when the first person started eating to when the last person began. (I think it depends on the number of participants; there were about 35 to 40 people that day.) We were told to "please wait in line," but since we were towards the end of the line and it was too cold to bear, we waited in a spot out of the wind without lining up.
**Changing Area**
There wasn't one. I thought there would be one after getting off the ship, but there wasn't. It was okay to change in the restroom, and we were told we could just wrap ourselves in a bath towel and get on the bus. Honestly, the public restrooms outside were dirty, and there were too few of them, so women were forming lines, making it hard to change. Given that situation, I recommend preparing for changing accordingly.
**Guide**
There was an older gentleman who explained the schedule and how things would go. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting a famous guide or something.
**Items Needed as of April 18**
Warm clothing!
A bath towel (which can also serve as warm clothing).
【船までの移動】
ホテルから、波止場まで50人くらい乗れそうな大型バスで連れて行ってくれました。
ガタイのいい船長さん風の方が移動中お話してくれましたが、英語。笑
これをいいことに移動中の1時間ほど、ゆっくり睡眠を行きも帰りも取れました。笑
到着してから、「日本人はあっちの船ね〜」と振り分けられました。
【サンドバー】
お天気があんまり良くなくて、青空がなく雲ばっかりでした。
これは運なので仕方がない。。。
潮の満ち引きはしっかり調べていったので、ばっちり砂浜が出ていました。
これには感動しました!!
絶対満ち引き、調べることをオススメします。
【ウミガメ】
この日は少なかったらしく、目の悪い私には遠くでしか出てくれず、見れませんでした。写真はもちろん撮れませんでした。
目が悪いけど普段メガネしていない方は、メガネ持って行くことをオススメします。
【シュノーケル】
1回は降りてみるものの、「恐い」と言って上がってくる人が多かったです。
私は体調が優れなかったので、上から見ていました。
最後の方まで愉しんでいた旦那は、綺麗だったと言っていました。
【お食事】
お食事はハンバーガー。普通に美味しかったですが、待ち時間が凄かった。
最初に食べた人から最後の人が食べ始めるまで、たぶん30〜40分くらいあったのでは??(参加人数にもよると思うけど・この日は35〜40人くらい?)
「並んで待って下さい」と言われましたが、かなり最後の方だった私たちは、あまりにも寒くて耐えられず、風の当たらない所で並ばずに、列が減るのを待っていました。笑
【着替え場所】
なし。
船を降りればあるのかと思っていたけど、なし。
トイレで着替えてもいいし、バスはバスタオルを蒔けばそのまま乗ってもOKとのことでした。
正直、外の公衆トイレは汚いし、トイレの数が少ないから、女性は行列できるのに着替える気になれず。
そんな状態なので、そういう状況に見合った着替えをオススメします。
【ガイドさん】
スケジュールとやり方を説明してくれたおじちゃん。て感じでした。
名物ガイドさんとかいるのかと期待してただけに、ちょっと残念でした。
【4月18日の時点で必要だった持ち物】
防寒着!
バスタオル(防寒着にもなる)
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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: | 2014/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Cat
This cruise exceeded our expectations. We thought we were hanging on the sandbar for a few hours having lunch and playing volleyball, but that was only the first part! We got to see sea turtles AND snorkel in the ocean by a reef. It was such an awesome deal for the price. I would highly recommend it; not to mention the crew was super friendly/helpful/accomodating.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/17 |
Reviewed by: yuchorin
The weather wasn't great, and it rained almost the whole time, but the staff were all kind and made it enjoyable. They made us laugh with their fluent Japanese. The sandbar didn't look like it did in the pictures, but I was satisfied. The food was very delicious! My husband even had a second helping of meat. It was quite cold due to the rain, but they had blankets prepared, which showed attention to detail in their service.
お天気が良くなくてほとんど雨が降っていましたが、、スタッフの方が皆さん親切で楽しませてくれました。流暢な日本語で笑わせてくれて、、サンドバーは写真のようには見えませんでしたが、、満足です。食事はとてもおいしかったです!主人はお肉をおかわりしていました。雨で結構さむかったのですがひざ掛けも用意してあり、、細かいサービスを感じました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour the other day. The meals on this tour are served buffet-style, so you can enjoy as much as you like. I'm really glad you enjoyed the seconds. I heard it was a bit chilly on the day you participated, but I'm happy you were able to warm up with the blankets. On sunny days, the sandbar is of course lovely, but on rainy days, it shows a very mystical side. The sandbar presents various expressions. Please come back to the Heavenly Ocean to experience the sandbar's different looks. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。このツアーではお食事はビュッフェとなっていますのでお好きなだけお楽しみに頂けます。おかわりして頂いて本当に嬉しいです。ご参加頂いた日はちょっぴり寒かったとのこと。でもひざかけで暖まって頂けてよかった♪お天気の日ももちろん素敵なサンドバーですが、雨の日はと〜っても幻想的な表情を見せてくれます。様々な表情を見せてくれるサンドバー。また違った表情のサンドバーに出会いに天国の海に遊びにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Toru Nakaya
We participated as a couple. We left early in the morning and drove for an hour to the West Coast, a place not often visited by tours. During the drive, our enthusiastic guide shared a wealth of information about the tour, Hawaii, personal introductions, and safety instructions, keeping the conversation lively until we reached our destination.
After using the restroom, we changed into wetsuits, which were available for a voluntary fee of $10. They even had sizes for my larger frame. It was a good decision to rent one since the water was still cold. We encountered dolphins shortly after setting sail. Following the captain's and the guide's instructions, we entered the water. There were a lot of dolphins! I never expected to see them so soon; it felt like a natural aquarium. We were treated to numerous dolphin jumps and even spotted sea turtles, along with octopuses and various tropical fish. The weather was perfect, with no wind, making for the best conditions. For my wife, who is not a strong swimmer, they provided something like a floatation device. Normally, life jackets are available, so it's not necessary, but those who feel scared might want to borrow one.
夫婦で参加しました。早朝に出発し車で1時間、あまりツアーで行かない西海岸へ行きます。
車の中でテンションの高いガイドさんから、おもしろおかしくツアーのこと、ハワイのこと、自己紹介、注意事項など盛りだくさんのお話があります。沈黙することなく目的地に到着。
トイレを済ませ、ウェットスーツに着替えます。任意で10ドルです。太目の私のサイズもありました。海の中はまだ寒いので借りてよかったです。出航してすぐにイルカに遭遇。キャプテンと学級委員(ガイド)の指示で海に入ります。大量のイルカです。こんなに早くお目にかかるとは!天然の水族館です。イルカのジャンプを何度も見せてくれました。ウミガメも見ることができました。他にもタコやいろんな熱帯魚。当日は風もなく天候にも恵まれ最高のコンディションでした。泳ぎの苦手な妻には浮輪のようなものを貸してくださいました。本来はライフジャケットがあるので必要ありません。それでも怖いひとは借りておくとよいでしょう。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/15 |
Reviewed by: パリパリ
The sandbar was enjoyable even for my mother, who can't swim. I asked the staff to take some photos, and they were clearly experienced, capturing the best moments and angles! We got some wonderful photos to remember the day. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a turtle (honu) for about five minutes. The staff were all cheerful, and we had a great time.
サンドバーは泳げない母も楽しめていました。
スタッフの方にお願いして撮影してもらいましたが
さすが慣れていてシャッターチャンスもアングルも最高!
素敵な記念に残る写真が撮れました。
シュノーケルでは亀(ホヌ)と5分くらい一緒に泳げましたよ。
愉快なスタッフさんばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: うなぎいぬ
Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky, the sea didn't look very beautiful, and to be honest, it was a bit disappointing. The sea in Waikiki looked much clearer. There was no issue with the tour itself, but simply put, the color of the sea varies with the weather, so there's nothing we can do about that.
あいにく曇り空のせいであまり海も綺麗に見えず正直イマイチでした。これならまだワイキキの海の方が綺麗に見えました。ツアー自体に問題はありませんが、単純に天気によって海の色は違うのでこればっかりは仕方ないんだと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/29 |
Reviewed by: tamucho
☆Private Dolphin Middle School☆
We were picked up at 6:25 AM, and although we were worried about the cloudy weather in Waikiki, we arrived at Waianae Harbor on the West Coast in about an hour, and the sun started to shine. The dolphin watching was conducted in a classroom format with a tour guide. Mr. TAKAO's explanations (he looked a lot like Tetsuya Takeda) prioritized the safety of the participants, and he prayed in the morning for everyone to encounter dolphins.
Before we reached the point, our feelings and prayers were answered, and we encountered a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Feeling optimistic, we first went snorkeling at a spot with sea turtles and fish to get accustomed to the water. There was an explanation that those who are sensitive to the cold water temperature could rent a wetsuit for $10, and many people took advantage of that. I was fine in the water with my long-sleeved rash guard, but the wind after getting back on the boat was tough; I managed to cope with my towel.
With the keen eyes of our dolphin-finding captain, we changed locations a few times and jumped into the water!
At first, everyone was so eager to see the dolphins that we struggled to communicate with them, and they seemed to swim away. However, after a few attempts and relaxing a bit, we could hear the dolphins' sounds up close, like "kyurukyuru."
With the captain's visual spotting from the boat and Mr. TAKAO's accurate guidance, we heard the call to "look down, look down." A few dolphins swam really close to us. It was such a joy to meet wild dolphins freely moving in the vast ocean!
I definitely want to join this tour again, and next time I want to participate in Dolphin University as well. I'm a little proud of the eco bag we received as a graduation certificate!
☆私立イルカ中学☆
早朝6:25ピックアップ、ワイキキの曇天を気にしてたけれどウエスト・コーストのワイアナエ港に約一時間で到着どんどん晴れてきて。イルカウオッチングをバスの中から授業形態にしてのツアーガイド。TAKAOさんの説明(武田鉄矢に超似てました)参加者さんたちの安全第一、皆がイルカと遭遇できるように朝一でお祈りしてきてくれました。
皆の気持ちと祈りが通じてポイントに到着前に、ハンドウイルカの群れと遭遇。幸先の良さを感じつつ、この日は先にウミガメやお魚たちのいるポイントでシュノーケルの身体慣らし。バスの中から水温が低くて寒いの苦手な方は10ドルでウエットスーツ借りられる説明があり、何人もの方が借りてました。私は長袖のラッシュガードで水中は全く大丈夫でしたが船に上がってからの風が堪えました、持参のバスタオルでどうにかしのげましたが。
イルカ探しの名人キャプテンの目で数回場所を変えながら、水中にイン!
最初は皆のイルカだイルカと気持ちが先走り上手くイルカさんたちとのコミュニケーションが取れず、逃げられちゃってる感じでしたが数回のチャレンジで気負いが取れてリラックスしたせいか「キュルキュル」とイルカさんたちの声まで聞こえる近さに。
キャプテンの船上からの目視とガイドのTAKAOさんの的確な判断で「下観て、下観て」の声が。ほんとに近くを数頭が泳いでくるんです。大海原を自由に動き回ってる野生のイルカとの対面うれしかったぁ~^^
また参加したいツアーだし、今度はイルカ大学にも参加したいです。卒業証書としていただいたエコバックちょっと自慢です^^;
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: kummy
What a rich experience it was to go on a yacht cruise. On top of that, the snorkeling tour was a great value for the price. Although I couldn't speak any Japanese, I managed just fine with gestures. The captain and the staff who assisted with snorkeling were friendly and pleasant.
なんともまあ、リッチな気分でヨットクルーズ。おまけにシュノーケリングツアーまでついてコスパ的に申し分なしですよ。
日本語は全く通じないけど、身振り手振りでどうにかなります。キャプテンもシュノーケリングのお世話をしてくれるスタッフもフレンドリーで感じがよかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Mitsu
For our 10th wedding anniversary, we planned a trip to Hawaii, and my wife booked this tour to Hanauma Bay for us.
The ocean was just beautiful!!
The weather on the day was sunny. Leading up to the day, the weather hadn't been great, and the ocean was chilly! But the stunningly clear water and the abundance of fish made us forget all that.
Our guide, Alan, was a gentleman who kindly taught us in Japanese, even though we couldn't speak any English at all, so we were able to snorkel without any worries.
He even helped us see the honu (green sea turtles), which moved both me and my wife deeply!!
We tried our best to take photos underwater ourselves, but Alan was continuously taking pictures for us and uploaded them to Facebook, so we could save them from there! He took about 110 photos during our time, so even now that we're back in Japan, we can always remember Hanauma Bay with those dynamic pictures.
There are other tours available for Hanauma Bay that might be cheaper, but considering the guide's personality, accurate advice, and aftercare, I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for the wonderful memories!!
結婚10周年でハワイ旅行を企画し、奥様がこのハナウマ湾を予約してくれました。
とにかく海が綺麗!!
当日の天気は晴れ。当日まで天気が良くなく海はさぶっ!!っといった感じでしたが、それを忘れるくらいの綺麗な海、大量の魚たちでした^^
ガイドのアランさんは紳士な方で、我々全く英語がしゃべれない人たちにもw、日本語で優しく教えてくれるので、何の心配も無くシュノーケリング出来ました。
最大の目的のホヌにもあわせてくれました、これには自分もおくさんも感動しました!!
自分達でも水中で写真を頑張って撮りましたが、終始アランさんが写真を撮っていてくれて、その写真をfacebookにアップしてくれているので、そこから写真を保存する事が出来まます!!
我々の時は110枚くらい撮っていてくれていたので、日本に戻った今でもダイナミックな写真でいつでもハナウマ湾を思い出せます^^
ハナウマのツアーは他にもあり、ここよりも安いものあると思いますが、ガイドさんの人柄、的確なアドバイス、アフターケアなど色々考踏まえて、このツアーをオススメします!
最高の思い出をありがとうございました!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooner
My wife and I had a great time on this boating excursion/snorkeling trip today! Kudos to the captain and crew for accommodating the windy conditions and incorporating a whale watching excursion. Really down to earth and relaxed... I will recommend this trip with you to everyone that is visiting Maui. Fun time!!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: arisa
I wanted to take pictures of turtles, and I was able to do so with my own camera. The guide was a foreigner who spoke Japanese very well. The guide took a lot of pictures and posted them on Facebook, so I can print them from there after it's over. I thought the service was really great since they also took pictures of me underwater.
亀の写真が撮りたくて、自分のカメラで撮ることが出来ました。
ガイドさんは、日本語の上手な外人さんでした。
ガイドさんがいっぱい写真を撮ってくれて、facebookに載せてくれているので、終わったらそこから印刷することも出来ます。
海の中の自分の写真も撮ってくれていたので、すごくサービスがいいなぁと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/28 |
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Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
Thank you for sharing your various impressions and information about the tour.
And thank you very much for enjoying the tour even though the weather was a bit unfavorable.
Hawaii's great nature shows various expressions, and all of them come together to create this beauty.
We hope you can enjoy this tour while being grateful for the blessings of nature.
Please come back and visit us again. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ツアーでのいろいな感想や情報をシェアして頂いてありがとうございます。
そしてちょっぴりお天気が優れない中ツアーを楽しんで頂いて本当にありがとうございます。
ハワイの大自然は様々な表情を見せ、その全てが重なり合ってこの美しさが成り立っています。
自然の恵みに感謝しつつこのツアーを楽しんで頂ければと思います。
また是非遊びにいらしてくださいね。お待ちしております。