Reviewed by: yossy
I went to Hawaii for the first time on my honeymoon. I wanted to do something that felt Hawaiian, so I chose this tour. The tour guide (being a dolphin enthusiast, he humorously called himself the class representative) was very friendly and had a great vibe, making the bus ride to our destination a lot of fun. Fortunately, the weather was clear, and we had great visibility. First, we encountered whales on the boat and were able to see them spouting water several times. We also spotted sea turtles popping their heads up to the surface. When we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins, we all jumped in at once. It was my first time snorkeling in deep water, and I was surprised by how big the waves were. However, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming just below me! We were able to see them in relatively shallow water, and they were huge, which was so moving. To top it off, we even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing! This seemed to be quite a rare sighting, so we were lucky.
We then changed locations to see sea turtles and schools of fish. We were able to swim close to about four sea turtles together. When we fed the fish some cheese, they quickly gathered around us, which was adorable. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to touch any fish.
Being in the ocean was quite challenging, but I got to see so many amazing things, and we were even guided to a power spot, making it a truly wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour!
新婚旅行で初めてハワイに行きました。何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思ってこのツアーを選びました。ツアーの添乗員さん(イルカ中学なだけに肩書きは学級委員さん)はとっても気さくなノリの良い方で、行きのバスからとても楽しい時間でした。運よく晴れて視界も良好、まずはボート上でクジラと遭遇して潮吹きを数回みれました。ウミガメもちょくちょく顔を水面に出して来たのをみれました。イルカの背びれが水面に見えたのを確認してみんなで一斉に飛び込みました。深い海の中でシュノーケリングしたのは初めてでしたが、波がかなり大きくてびっくりしました。ですがイルカがすぐに下にいて興奮!しかも結構海の浅い所でみれたのでめちゃ大きくて感動しました。しかもおっぱいを飲みながら泳ぐ赤ちゃんイルカまで!!!これはかなり珍しいことだったようでラッキーでした。場所を変えて、ウミガメと魚の群れを見に行きました。ウミガメは4匹くらい一緒になっているところを近くで泳げました。魚にはチーズをやるとどんどん寄って来て可愛かったです。残念ながら私は魚を触れませんでした。
すごく海の中にいるのは大変でしたが、こんなにいろいろ見れて、しかもパワースポットまで案内してもらえてすごくいい体験をさせて頂きました。ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです!
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: TOMI
Our experience at the sandbar can be summed up in one word: "the best memory" for our family. The emerald green sea is vividly etched in my mind. Since it was January, there was a slight chill when the wind blew, so I think it would be good to have something to wear over. The staff were also very kind, which we appreciated. I would like to participate again next time.
サンドバーでの体験は一言で言えば家族にとって「最高の思い出」となりました。エメラルドグリーンの海がはっきりと脳裏に刻まれました。1月ということもあり風が吹くと少し肌寒さも有りました。上に羽織るものが有れば良いと思われます。スタッフの方もとても親切でありがたかったです。次回も参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/02 |
Reviewed by: とんすけ
Unfortunately, the day I participated didn't coincide with low tide, so the sandbar wasn't that impressive. However, during the subsequent sea turtle watching, I had many encounters, and while snorkeling, I was able to swim right next to the sea turtles. That alone made me feel that coming to Hawaii was worth it. Thank you to everyone who guided us.
残念ながら、参加した日が干潮時に合わず、サンドバーはそんなに感激しませんでした。でもその後のウミガメウオッチングではたくさんの出会いがあり、シュノーケルではウミガメのすぐそばで、一緒に泳ぐことができました。それだけで、ハワイに来てよかったと思いました。案内して下さった皆さん、有難うございました。
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| Packages: | ホノルル空港→ワイキキホテル(片道) 無料送迎キャンペーン!おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/17 |
Reviewed by: njv
This was the highlight of our Kauai stay. The Na Pali coast was awesome. The captain was informative and friendly. He even spotted whales for us. The two man crew were super friendly and helpful.
It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/06 |
Reviewed by: みよし
The dream sandbar! It was drizzling a bit on the day, but once we arrived, the sun peeked through and we were able to have a wonderful time. We took a lot of photos, creating the best memories! ♪
憧れのサンドバー!当日は雨がちらほらだったけど、着いたら晴れ間もひらがって素敵なひとときを過ごせました。写真もいっばいとっていただき、最高の思い出ができました♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
Reviewed by: とんちゃん
The staff were kind, and I had a great time. The weather was also favorable, and I was able to see sea turtles perfectly, so it was really wonderful. Thank you very much.
スタッフの方も親切で、とても楽しかったです。
天候にも恵まれ、ウミガメもばっちり見れたので
本当に良かったです。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Jay
Molokini is one of the best spot for snorkel/snuba the water is way more clear then the beaches, tons of exotic fish for you to swim with and this group of guys are the best. Delicious food, ice cold drinks and everyone are very friendly, the best customer service I have encountered. With the captain's guidance we were able to spot lots of whales and sea turtles as well. If you decide to go to molokini make sure you go with these guys, you will not regret it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
Had a great time with friends, the crew was great. Wonderful day!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snack Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/15 |
Reviewed by: saito
It was a cold, rainy day in late January. I participated without receiving the cancellation notice I was expecting. Even under the gloomy rain clouds, the visibility was high, and I think the scenery would have been breathtaking if it had been sunny.
After moving to a different location, the sun began to peek through, and I enjoyed swimming in the area where the sea turtles were. Both places had clear water, but it was a pity that there were few tropical fish.
1月下旬の寒い雨降りの日でした。期待した中止連絡はなく、参加しました。どんより雨雲の下でも透明度は高く、晴れていれば感動する景色だったと思います。
場所を移動後は徐々に晴れ間も見えてきて、ウミガメのいる場所での遊泳を堪能しました。
どちらも透明な海でしたが、熱帯魚が少ないことは残念でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/27 |
Reviewed by: saito
The sea was wonderful, just as described, with such high transparency. Despite being mid-January, the water temperature was not low, and I was able to enjoy it fully. If I had to be picky, I would have liked a bit more variety in the tropical fruits.
こんなに透明度が高いとは、案内の通りの素晴らしい海でした。1月中旬にもかかわらず水温も低くなく存分に楽しめました。欲を言えばトロピカルフルーツにもう少しバリエーションがあれば良かったと思いました。
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| Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/14 |
Reviewed by: yoko
This was my second time in Hawaii. The first time, I only did the typical sightseeing around Waikiki and shopping malls, so this time I really wanted to get on a boat and go out to sea. I applied for this tour that was looking for monitors and participated with a friend. There were no issues during the pickup, and on the way to the location, we listened to the tour guide's stories, and since it was early in the morning, we took a nap for the remaining time. On the bus, we were lucky enough to spot a whale! Once we arrived, it was cold, so we put on wetsuits. At that time, all participants paid an additional fee of $10 for the option. After heading out, we had a hard time encountering dolphins, but perhaps due to the season, we spotted several whales! Next, we went snorkeling and encountered a green sea turtle. It was so moving to swim together! After that, we looked for dolphins again but couldn't find any. However, I was very satisfied.
ハワイは二度目でした。一度目はワイキキ周辺やショッピングモールなどの定番観光で終わっていたため、今回はぜひ船に乗り海へ出たいと考えていました。そこで、モニター募集のあったこちらのツアーに応募し、参加させていただきました。友人と二人での参加です。ピックアップの際も問題なく、現地に着くまではツアーガイドの方のお話を聞き、残り時間は早朝だったため仮眠となりました。行きのバスの車中で、ラッキーな事にクジラを目撃することが出来ました!現地についてからは、寒さを感じるためウェットスーツを着用しました。その際、参加者皆さんがオプションで10ドルの追加料金を支払いました。沖に出てからは、イルカになかなか出会えず、しかしながら時期であったためか、クジラを何頭も目撃しました!次にスノーケリングをし、アオウミガメに遭遇しました。一緒に泳ぐ事が出来てとても感動しました!その後もう一度イルカを探しましたが見つからず。けれどもとても満足できました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: saki
The weather in Waikiki was sunny, but unfortunately, Sandbar was cloudy with occasional rain T^T
However, the rain stopped at Sandbar, and although it was cloudy, it was very beautiful! The water was about ankle-deep.
I was looking forward to the BBQ, but it turned out to be a hamburger with a patty that you grill and sandwich >_< Maybe they should change the tour name?!
At the turtle watching point, we could see about 10 turtle heads popping up and swimming near the boat! It was difficult to take pictures. The crew's hip-hop version of "Hello, Turtle" was fun♬
I had no expectations for snorkeling, but it was incredibly beautiful, and there were about 5 to 6 turtles swimming with us! I was moved✨ The coral was beautiful, and there were lots of fish!
Overall, it was a very satisfying tour! Weather and tide conditions are just luck, aren't they? We did some research online and chose the morning course ^_^
お天気はワイキキは晴れていたのにサンドバーは生憎の曇り時々雨T^T
ですが、サンドバーでは雨はあがり、曇ってはいましたがとても綺麗でした!
足首くらいの水面でした。
BBQ結構楽しみにしてたけど、パテを焼いてはさむハンバーガーでした>_<ツアー名を変えた方が良いかも?!
亀をウォッチングするポイントでは10匹くらいぽこぽこ頭が見えたり、船の近くを泳いでるのを見れました!写真を撮るのは難しかったです。
クルーの方の「もしもし亀よ」のヒップホップverが楽しかった♬
シュノーケリングは全く期待していなかったけどすごく綺麗で、しかも亀5〜6匹居て一緒に泳げました!
感動しましたー✨珊瑚も綺麗で魚もたくさん居ました!
トータルでとても満足なツアーです!
天気と潮の満ち引きは運ですね〜
私たちはいちおネットで調べて午前のコースにしましたよ^_^
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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: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/07 |
Reviewed by: SAT
It was truly amazing to see them swimming right in front of me. Thanks to Captain Koichiro and Guide Daisuke, who worked together seamlessly to ensure everyone had a great time, I had a wonderful experience. When I fell behind the fast-swimming dolphins, Daisuke pulled me closer underwater. On top of that, I was able to see a whale that I had given up on spotting. I received so much healing power from the gentle creatures of the sea. Thank you very much for this incredibly precious experience.
こんなに目の前を泳いでいるなんて、本当にすごかったです。
キャプテンのこーいちろーさんとガイドのダイスケさんが絶妙の連携で一人一人を楽しませようと最大限にはからってくださったおかげで素晴らしい体験ができました。
泳ぎの速いイルカに遅れて離れてしまうとダイスケさんが水中で手を引いて近くまで連れて行ってくれました。
おまけに見えないとあきらめていたクジラも見ることができました。
海の心優しい生き物たちにたくさんのヒーリングパワーをもらうことができました。
貴重過ぎる経験を本当にありがとうございました。
Dear SAT,
Thank you for participating in our dolphin tour the other day. It was a very luxurious experience to have our boat as the only one at the spot, and it was quite rare to see the dolphins in such a playful mood. I believe all the participants that day were very lucky. It's not often that whales swim right underneath the boat.
It would be difficult if you expect the same level for your next visit. But please come again! We look forward to seeing you. Also, we will meet soon on the Manta Night Tour, and I appreciate your support for that as well. Our guides are looking forward to the next tour as well. Aloha!
SAT 様、 先日は弊社のイルカツアーにご参加頂きまして有難うございます。あの日はポイントに我々の船だけという
とても贅沢な独占状態で、更に、イルカがあれだけ遊びモードというのは、これまた珍しい状況でした。あの日の参加者の
皆様はとてもラッキーだったと思います。クジラもボートの真下を通ってくれるなんて、あまりあることではありません。
次回に同じレベルを期待されると困るくらいでした。でも又いらして下さいね。楽しみにお待ちしております。あと、ちかぢか
マンタナイトツアーでお目にかかりますが、その節も宜しくお願い致します。 全開ツアーもいいガイドがお待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather was great, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea. During snorkeling, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle and swim very close to it. It was advertised as a BBQ lunch, but it was just a hamburger patty grilled on the BBQ (^_^;) Still, the patty was very delicious, and since drinks were all-you-can-drink, I was satisfied. The staff were very kind, friendly, and funny, making for a fun time. The cost performance was good, and I recommend it.
天気にも恵まれ、綺麗な海を楽しむことができました。シュノーケルでは運良くウミガメと遭遇することができ、とても近くで泳ぐことができました。BBQランチと書いてあったのですが、ハンバーガーのパテをBBQで焼くだけでした(^_^;)それでもとてもおいしいパテで、飲み放題だったので、満足しています。スタッフの方もとても優しく、親切、面白い方々で楽しい時間を共有できました。コスパも良く、おすすめです。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Seeing dolphins up close like this was a first for me, and it's a memory that stands out from my trip to Hawaii. I participated with a friend, and there were others who came with friends, couples, and even some solo travelers. On the way to the ocean, it was raining, and I wasn't sure how things would turn out, but by the time we boarded the boat, the weather cleared up, and we were able to swim in the ocean under a blue sky. It was a bit chilly, so I wore a wetsuit, and I was glad I borrowed one.
After the boat set out, we heard there were dolphins, so we jumped into the water. When I looked down at the signal from the instructor, I was truly moved to see so many dolphins. I could even hear their sounds and saw baby dolphins as well. According to the instructor, there were more dolphins than usual in the past few days, and they were swimming close by, so I think it was a really good day for this experience. After that, we moved the boat a bit more and were able to see sea turtles too.
I was worried about seasickness, but none of the participants got sick. The instructor was also really entertaining. Thank you very much. I think this is a wonderful activity that offers a fantastic experience.
イルカをこんなにも身近に見たのは初めてで、ハワイ旅行の中でもとても印象に残る思い出です。
私は友人と2人で参加しました。他の方は友人同士やカップル、お一人で参加されている方もいました。当日、海に向かっているときは雨が降っており、どうなるのかわからないという感じでしたが、いざ船に乗るときは天気が回復し、青空の中海で泳ぐことができました。少し肌寒かったのでウェットスーツを着用しましたが、借りて良かったと思いました。
船が出て少しすると、イルカがいるということで、海に入り、先生の合図で下を見るとイルカがたくさんいて本当に感動しました。イルカの声を聞くこともでき、赤ちゃんイルカも見ることができました。先生いわく、ここ数日で一番イルカたちがたくさんいて、近くを泳いでいるということで、とても良い条件の日だったのだと思います。その後は、また船で少し移動しウミガメも見ることができました。
船酔いが心配でしたが、参加者の誰も船酔いになりませんでした。また、先生が本当に面白い方でした。ありがとうございました。素敵な体験ができるアクティビティだと思います。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Shinji & Mieko
We participated as a retired couple. Our second trip to the Big Island had whale watching as our main goal. Although we hadn't planned on snorkeling this time, the manta ray swimming tour we saw on the website caught our attention, so we joined without much expectation. My wife was particularly anxious about snorkeling in the night sea, but by the time we returned to the hotel, she was still buzzing with excitement.
First, we were moved by the sunset from the boat at departure. We encountered a mother whale and her calf, and I was especially touched to see the mother teaching the calf how to swim. Suddenly, the mother whale breached right in front of us, and we felt incredibly lucky. The day before, we had joined a whale watching tour where we saw many whales, but we didn't witness any breaching, so this felt like a true stroke of luck.
I was already satisfied with that alone, but the highlight of the tour, meeting the manta rays, completely overshadowed the emotions from the sunset and the whales. The excitement and amazement were beyond imagination. Several manta rays over three meters long swam gracefully beneath us, and one even circled right in front of my wife as if to touch her. I will never forget that moment. My wife, who had initially been hesitant to join because she loves animals, was also thrilled and extremely satisfied. She even recommended the night manta ray swimming tour to a young couple we met the next day, saying, "It's the best!"
Even though it was snorkeling, we floated safely on large boogie boards with lights and bars, so it was very safe and not tiring at all. After returning home, my wife found videos on YouTube and is excited all over again. To all the staff, I will never forget this excitement and emotion for the rest of my life. Thank you very much. Lastly, while I did take photos of the sunset and the whales, it's a shame I didn't get any pictures of the manta rays.
退職した老夫婦で参加。二度目のハワイ島は、ホエールウォッチングが最大の目的でした。今回はシュノーケリングを予定していなかったので、WEBページで見たマンタと泳ぐツアーが目を引いたものの、あまり期待せずに参加しました。特に妻は、夜の海でのシュノーケリングが不安なようでしたが、ホテルに戻るときは興奮が覚めない様子でした。まず、出発時の船上からの夕陽に感動。クジラ親子にも出会い、特に親クジラが子クジラに泳ぎを教えている姿に感動。突然、親クジラが目の前でブリーチングをし、本当にラッキーでした。前日に参加したホエールウォッチングツアーでは、多くのクジラと出会えたがブリーチングは見られなかったので、本当に幸運でした。もうそれだけで充分満足していたが、本ツアーの目的であるマンタとの出会いでは、夕陽・クジラの感動が吹き飛んでしまう、それはそれは想像を絶する感動と興奮が押し寄せてきました。3mを超えるマンタが何匹も、眼下で悠然と泳ぎ、目の前で妻に触れるかのように大きく旋回していく姿は、一生忘れません。動物が大好き、しかし気が進まずに参加したはずの妻も大興奮、大満足の様子でした。妻は、次日にご一緒した若いカップルに「夜のマンタと泳ぐツアーは最高よ」とすすめていました。シュノーケリングといっても、ライト付き・バーの付いた大きなビート板を数名でにぎり浮かんでいるので、とっても安全、疲れませんでした。帰国して妻は、今、You Tubeで画像を見つけ、また興奮しています。スタッフの皆様、この感動と興奮は生涯忘れません。ありがとうございました。 最後に、夕陽とクジラの写真は撮ったのですが、マンタの写真がないのが残念でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The early morning plan made for a tough start, but the shuttle bus driver and the crew, especially Sachi, were very cheerful and kind, which made me very satisfied. I was able to see many sea turtles, and we had plenty of time to take photos at the sandbar. When we landed at the sandbar from the boat, the water was up to my waist, and in the shallowest area, it was about ankle-deep. I didn't go snorkeling, but since it was a three-hour plan, it seems like there wouldn't be much time for those who want to focus on snorkeling. The sea was calm, and I didn't get seasick. It was fun.
早朝のプランで朝が辛かったですが、送迎バスドライバー、案内役のサチさんをはじめクルーの皆さんがとても明るく親切で、とても満足しました。
海亀もたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーで写真を取る時間もたくさん取れました。船からサンドバーに降り立つときは腰まで浸かるほどの海面で、一番浅いところで足首程度の海面でした。シュノーケルはしませんでしたが、3時間ほどのプランだったのでシュノーケルをメインでしたい人にはあまり時間がないように思います。海は穏やかで船酔いはしませんでした。楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/30 |
Reviewed by: kiiro
The tour was really great. Since I have a diving license, I thought snorkeling might be a bit lacking, but it was actually wonderful.
First, we moved on a small boat. We arrived at the point in about 15 minutes and enjoyed the sunset while waiting for it to get dark. The sunset was incredibly beautiful.
Other diving and snorkeling boats gathered, and the manta ray snorkeling began. Even though it was called snorkeling, we all held a large board (with lights underneath), and the guide pulled the board to the point. It didn't require much physical effort, and we were able to snorkel easily.
As soon as we entered the water, two large manta rays came very close to us. Below, divers were shining their lights while watching the manta rays. From above, our lights illuminated the water, creating a magical atmosphere. During the snorkeling time, we were able to see manta rays the whole time, and they came so close that it was astonishing. We could see inside the manta's mouth and gills remarkably well. I think there were more than ten of them.
The tour itself was really good, but as others have mentioned, the meeting place for the tour was difficult to find. I confirmed by phone and received further explanations, but it was still unclear. This time, the staff were foreigners, and I couldn't tell who the person in charge was, so I had to search after arriving at the meeting place. It was a bit disappointing to feel anxious before snorkeling.
ツアーは大変良かったです。ダイビングライセンスも持っているため、シュノーケリングでは、少し物足りないかなと思っていましたが、すごくよかったです。
まず、ちいさい船で移動しました。15分ほどでポイントに到着し、サンセットを楽しみながら、暗くなるのを待ちした。すごくきれいな夕日が楽しめました。
ほかのダイビングや、シュノーケリングの船も集まり、マンタシュノーケリングが始まりました。シュノーケリングといっても、大きなボード(下にライトがついている)をグループ全員で持ち、そのボードをガイドさんがポイントに引っ張って行ってくれるものでした。特に体力は使わず、シュノーケリングできました。
エントリーしてすぐ、大きい2匹のマンタがすぐ近くに来てくれました。海の下のほうでは、ダイバーさんがライトを照らしながら、マンタを見ていました。上からは、自分たちのライトが光り、幻想的な空間でした。シュノーケリング時間中、ずっとマンタが見れ、あまりにも近くに来てくれた為、びっくりするほどでした。マンタの口の中、エラ等、驚くほど、よく見れました。10匹以上はいたと思います。
ツアーは自体は大変良かったのですが、ほかの方も書かれてるように、ツアー集合場所はわかりにくいです。電話で確認し、再度説明を受けたのですが、わかりにくかったです。今回は、スタッフさんも外人さんで、どの人が担当者かわからず、集合場所についてからも探しました。シュノーケリングの前にひやひやしてしまったことが少し残念です。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/20 |
Reviewed by: hiroki
It was very moving!!!
First, on the way to Manta Bay by boat, we encountered a pod of whales and dolphins while watching the sunset!
I think it was because this is the time of year when dolphins are often seen, but I was already quite excited before even seeing the mantas☆
We were able to see the mantas up close! During about 40 minutes in the water, I think I saw them around 20 times. (I can't say how many different mantas there were since I might have seen the same ones multiple times.)
You can rent a wetsuit for an extra $10, but the sea after sunset in January was definitely cold, so it's best to rent one.
The explanations from the Japanese guide were easy to understand, and it was a fun tour.
On the way back, we were able to see a mother and baby whale illuminated by the full moon, which was very mystical♪
とても感動〜!!!
まず、船に乗ってマンタベイに行く途中で、サンセットを見ながらクジラ&イルカの群れに遭遇!
イルカがよく見れるこの時期だったからだと思いますが、マンタを見るまえからかなりテンションがあがりました☆
マンタもとても近くで見ることができました!40分程度の入水で、20回くらい見たと思います。(同じマンタを何度も見たのかもしれないので、何匹とは言えません)
プラス10ドルでウエットスーツを借りることができるのですが、さすがに1月のサンセット後の海はつめたかったので、絶対借りた方がいいです。
日本語のガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、楽しいツアーでした。
帰りの船でも、満月に照らされたクジラの親子を見ることができて、とても神秘的でした♪
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/15 |
Reviewed by: otama
I have participated in dolphin interaction programs in Bali and Oahu, and I decided to join this one because I really wanted to see wild dolphins. There were other tours where you could snorkel with dolphins, but I was drawn to this one because of the great reviews on this site, especially the fact that the guide would pull you along even if you couldn't swim. It was definitely the right choice! I was a bit anxious because the reviews were so overwhelmingly positive, but they were all true. It's a bit pricey, but I absolutely recommend this tour, and I want to participate again.
The guide, Daisuke, is very cheerful, friendly, and attentive, as others have mentioned in their reviews. Above all, he loves dolphins and has a strong desire for many people to swim with them. I’m not a strong swimmer, so I was pulled along by Daisuke the whole time, but thanks to him, I was able to meet a lot of dolphins. If I had just snorkeled on my own, I think I would have struggled to find where the dolphins were. Wild dolphins are truly wonderful. The way they swim freely in the ocean and the sounds they make underwater... I completely understand Daisuke's words that you never get tired of seeing them, even if you meet them every day!
And surprisingly, we got really close to a whale! This time, it just happened to be the two of us, so Captain Noda took us whale searching after we enjoyed the dolphins, and we were able to see a mother and calf whale (plus an escort). We were able to see them up close, and my mother, Daisuke, and Captain Noda were all extremely excited! Usually, with whale watching, larger boats can't maneuver well, but I think we were able to see them so closely because this boat was small and because of the captain's love for whales and his steering skills.
I’m really glad I chose this tour. Next time, I want to practice swimming a bit more so that I can swim with the dolphins on my own.
今までにイルカとふれ合うプログラムにバリ島、オアフ島で参加したことがあり、やっぱり野生のイルカに会いたいと思って今回参加を決めました。
他にもイルカとシュノーケルができるツアーはありましたが、このサイトの体験談ですごく評判がよく、泳げなくてもガイドさんが引っ張ってくれるというのに惹かれて選びました。大正解でした!!体験談の評価が良すぎて逆に不安だったのですが、皆さんの評価に偽りなしでした。ちょっと高いけど、絶対にここのツアーがおすすめです、私もまた参加したいなぁと思います。
ガイドのダイスケさんは、他の方も体験談で書いていますが、すごく明るく親しみやすく、気配りいっぱいの方です。そして何よりイルカが大好きで、たくさんの人にイルカと泳いで欲しいという思いがあふれています。泳ぎが得意ではなかったので、終始ダイスケさんに引っ張って頂いてしまいましたが、おかげでたくさんのイルカに出会うことができました。自分でシュノーケルするだけだと、どこにイルカにいるのか見つけるのにも苦労していたと思います。やっぱり野生のイルカはすごく素敵です。自由に海の中を泳ぐ姿や、海の中のイルカの声・・・、毎日会っても毎日飽きないというダイスケさんの言葉に納得です!
そしてなんと、くじらにも大接近できました!今回はたまたま私たち2人だけだったので、キャプテンの縄田さんが、イルカを満喫したあとくじら探しをしてくれて、親子くじら(+エスコート)に会うことができました。すごく近くで見ることができ、私も母も、ダイスケさんも縄田さんも大大大興奮!でした。よくあるホエールウォッチングだと大型船で小回りがきかないようですが、このボートが小型だったことと、キャプテンのクジラ愛と操縦テクがあったからこそ、こんなに近くで見れたのだと思います。
ここのツアーにして本当に良かったです。今度はもう少しちゃんと泳げるように練習して、自力でイルカと泳げるようになって参加したいと思います。
Dear Otama, thank you very much for your kind comment. The dolphins were great that day, but the whales were truly amazing as well. It's really rare for them to come so close. You two were very lucky. Please come back to see the dolphins again; both Daisuke and I are looking forward to it. Aloha.
otama 様、 とても丁寧なコメントを頂きまして有難うございます。あの日はイルカも良かったですが、本当にクジラも凄かったですね。あんなに近くに来てくれる事は本当に珍しいんですよ。お二人の運がとてもいいという事です。是非、又イルカに会いに来て下さいね、ダイスケ共々お待ちしております。アロハ
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/18 |
Reviewed by: なおこ
We went as a family! ♪( ´▽`)
We were able to see manta rays and sea turtles!
We didn't snorkel at the sandbar, but we had plenty of fun.
At first, I was wading in water up to my waist to walk to the sandbar, but when we arrived, it was only up to my calves. The view was breathtaking!!!!
家族で行きました♪( ´▽`)
マンタやウミガメも見れた!
サンドバーではシュノーケルはしなかったけど十分楽しめたよ。
サンドバーまで歩くのに始め腰まで水に浸かったけど、
着いたらふくらはぎくらいだよ。絶景!!!!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/23 |
Reviewed by: canna
It was cold, but I was able to see a lot of sea turtles and land on the sandbar, so it was fantastic. I'm glad I checked the tide schedule in advance and chose the afternoon tour. The BBQ was more luxurious than I expected. The staff took plenty of photos without hesitation. I highly recommend this.
寒かったですが、海がめもたくさん見られてサンドバー上陸もできたので最高でした。事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて午後ツアーにして良かったです。BBQは思った以上に豪華。写真もスタッフの方が沢山気兼ねなく撮って頂けます。これはオススメです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
The tides are influenced by various natural conditions, so they don't always go as predicted... We were really lucky on this day.
Please come back to visit us again. 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。
潮の満ち引きは様々な自然条件に影響される為なかなか予測通りに行かないことも。。。この日は本当にラッキーでしたね。
また遊びにいらしてください。ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/25 |
Reviewed by: しょう
The sandy beach was incredibly pleasant. Walking barefoot on the fine sand felt wonderful, and I just kept walking along the endless stretch of beach. The ocean was, of course, also great. On the day I went, there were moderate waves, and while I was riding the waves on a boogie board, time flew by. The pizza for lunch was also very delicious. Everything was fantastic. I had planned to go to Kailua Town if I got bored of the beach, but I didn't have time to go to town with all the time spent at the beach.
とにかく砂浜が気持ちよかった。さらさらの砂で裸足で歩くととても気持ちよく、ずーと続いている砂浜をどんどん歩いていってしまった。海ももちろんとてもよかった。行った日は適度な波があって、ブギーボードで波乗りをやっていたら、あっという間に時間が経ってしまった。昼食のピザもとてもおいしかった。すべて最高でした。ビーチが飽きたらカイルアタウンに行くつもりだったけど、ビーチだけで町に行く時間はなかった。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(ビーチアイテムレンタル+ランチ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
Reviewed by: HASHI
I chose this tour because it has received high praise in reviews and they offer guidance in Japanese. On the day we arrived on the Big Island, there was heavy rain and wind, causing other tours to be canceled. However, Captain Nawata was very accommodating, suggesting date changes and even saying he would set sail despite the slightly high waves.
In the end, we did change our schedule, but the visibility underwater was still a bit poor due to the waves. Even so, dolphins swam right up to us, and my wife was overjoyed, exclaiming, "I made eye contact with a dolphin!!" We were also able to see whales up close.
We decided to spend our honeymoon on the Big Island to participate in this tour, and it was truly a great decision. Daisuke, who goes out to sea over 320 days a year, mentioned that "each time is different," so I believe that when we participate again, we will experience clearer visibility and find new joys and excitement.
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and encounters!
こちらのツアーは口コミでも大変評価が高く、日本語でのガイドもして頂けるとのことで選びました。
ハワイ島は到着日から凄い雨と風で他のツアーが中止になっていく中、キャプテンの縄田さんはできるだけ実施できるようにと日にちの変更を勧めて下さったり、多少高い波でも出港すると言って下さったりと本当によくして下さいました。
結局日程を変更しましたが、まだ波があったため水中は視界が少し悪い状態でした。それでもイルカが目の前まで泳いできてくれたのでしっかりと見ることもでき、妻は「イルカと目が合った!!」と大喜びでした。またイルカだけでなくクジラの姿も近くで見ることができました。
こちらのツアーに参加するためにハネムーンをハワイ島に決めましたが、本当に良かったです。
年間320日以上海に出ているというダイスケさんが「毎回違いますよ」とおっしゃっていたので、次回参加させて頂く時には視界がクリアでまた違う楽しみや喜びを感じれるのではないかと思います。
素敵な体験と出会いを本当にありがとうございました!!
Thank you, HASHI, for your comment. I'm glad to hear that changing the date worked out well. We also aim to set sail if the sea conditions allow, but we recommended the change to ensure you could enjoy the experience safely and in the best conditions, so thank you for your understanding. I believe the situation with the dolphins was very good. It's not every day that you get to make eye contact with dolphins, even on days with good sea conditions. Thank you for choosing a place to swim with dolphins for your honeymoon and for choosing our company. The location of your honeymoon will become a cherished memory for both of you. Please do come back to visit on your wedding anniversary or any time. We look forward to seeing you both again. Aloha!
HASHI様、コメント頂き有難うございました。日にちを変更して結果良かったですね。私たちも海の状況から可能であれば勿論出港しますが、
出来るだけ安全且つ、いい状況でご覧頂きたいので変更をお勧めしましたが、ご理解して頂いて有難うございました。でもイルカに関しては
とてもいい状況だったと思います。イルカと目が合った、なんていうのは、海のコンディションが良い日でも、毎回あるケースではありませんからね。
ハネムーンにイルカと泳げる場所、そして弊社を選んで頂いて有難うございました。新婚旅行の場所は、お二人にとって大切な思い出の場所となります。是非、結婚記念日とかに遊びにいらして下さい。お二人との再会を楽しみにお待ちしておリます。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I am convinced that this was the most meaningful and memorable tour among all the tours in Hawaii! I have experienced various ocean activities, but swimming with wild dolphins was truly an emotional moment.
On a still chilly early morning, as we boarded the boat for the tour, we were able to see a sea turtle right before departure! Our guide, Sue, told us that "seeing a sea turtle in Hawaii brings happiness," which heightened everyone's anticipation for the tour.
However, due to an engine failure, we were unable to depart for an hour, and just as I was starting to give up thinking it might be canceled, the issue was resolved and we were able to set sail safely.
As soon as we departed, we encountered a mother and baby whale, and everyone was filled with emotion. Furthermore, we were able to see the heart-shaped tail of a whale, which is said to be a rare sight, and it was so moving that I felt like crying.
On that day, our guide was also able to see a bottlenose dolphin for the first time in Hawaii! It seemed we wouldn't have seen it an hour earlier, and thanks to the trouble, it was a series of miracles. I was truly filled with happiness as I experienced the power and beauty of the wild whales and dolphins right in front of me.
The guide from Dolphin Middle School was attentive to everyone on the tour, and more than anything, they were great at keeping the energy up, conveying a strong desire for us to experience this emotion! I believe this is something you absolutely must experience when you come to Hawaii!!!
ハワイのあらゆるツアーの中で、最も有意義で想い出に刻まれるツアーだと確信しました!
様々な海のアクティビティを体験してきましたが、野性のイルカと泳ぐというのは、本当に感動的な瞬間でした。
まだ肌寒い早朝、ツアーへのボートに乗り込むと、出航前からいきなり海カメを見ることができました!ガイドのスーさんが「ハワイで海カメを見ると幸せになれる」と教えてくれて皆のツアーへの期待がさらに高まりました。
しかし、エンジンの故障で一時間出航できず、このまま欠航なんでは…とあきらめかけた時、故障が直り無事出航することができました。
出航するやいなや、クジラの親子連れに遭遇し、皆が感動に包まれました。さらに、めったに見ることができないと言われているクジラのハート型の尾びれを見ることができ、涙が出そうなくらい感動しました。
そして、その日はガイドさんもハワイでは初めて見るというバンドウイルカに会うことができました!!一時間前には会えなかったようで、トラブルのおかげで、まさに奇跡の連続でした。すぐ目の前にいる野生のクジラやイルカの迫力と美しい海を体感することができ、本当に幸せな気持ちに満たされました。
イルカ中学のガイドさんは、ツアー全員への気配りが行き届いており、何より盛り上げ上手で、この感動を体感してほしい!という強い気持ちが私たちにも伝わってきました。
ハワイに来たら絶対に体験するべきだと思います!!!
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
Reviewed by: たまやん
It was so much fun!!
Since it was late January, it was cold even when it was sunny!!
There were even people who didn’t go snorkeling! But I think you can only see such beautiful coral here!
I was satisfied to see turtles too!!
As for the food, it was a hamburger!!! It was just ordinary (﹡ˆˆ﹡).
楽しかったー!!
1月下旬だったから晴れてても寒かった!!
シュノーケリングは行かない人もいたくらい!
でも、こんなに綺麗なサンゴはここしか見れないんじゃないかなと思います!
亀も見れて満足でした!!
ご飯は、ハンバーガー!!!
普通です(﹡ˆˆ﹡)
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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: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/22 |
Reviewed by: クニちゃん
In addition to the title of the activity, it was probably due to the good season, but I was thrilled to see whales. Although I didn't witness any spectacular jumps, I was able to clearly see the spouts and the white patches on their raised tails.
I participated as part of a couple over 60, and we were able to handle the adventure rafting on a high-speed rubber boat. Thank you to our guide assistant Budda for letting us sit in a spot in the center of the boat where there was less rocking on the way back!
Unlike tours within Japan, wearing life jackets during boarding and snorkeling is at your own responsibility, so those who are concerned should definitely request to wear one.
アクティビティーのタイトルとは別に、時季が良かったこともあったのでしょうが、クジラを見ることができ大感激でした。豪快なジャンプは見れませんでしたが汐吹や振り上げられた尾の白い白斑まではっきり見ることができました。
オーバー60のカップルで参加しましたが、高速ゴムボートでのアドベンチャーラフティングにも耐えられました。帰途ボートの中心の揺れの少ない場所に座らせてくれたガイド助手のBudda君ありがとう!!
日本国内でのツアーと違い、乗船時やシュノーケリングでもライフジャケット着用は自己責任であり、心配な人は着用を必ず申し出ることが必要です。
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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: | 2014/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/16 |
Reviewed by: まあちゃん
I signed up for the dolphin tour for the first time because of the good reviews. Unfortunately, due to a boat accident, we had to go on another company's boat, which made me a bit anxious, but thanks to the excellent support from Daisuke, who received high praise in the reviews, it was an incredibly fun experience. We were able to see a pod of about 400 dolphins, and not only did we swim with them, but we also got to see them spin and jump multiple times, making it the best day ever. I think it was challenging for Daisuke to work with another company's boat, but we didn't mind at all. Thank you very much.
口コミで評価が良かったので、今回初めてイルカツアーに申し込みしました。あいにく船のアクシデントにより、他社さんの船で行く事になり少し不安になったのですが、口コミ高評価のダイスケさんのナイスサポートで、最高に楽しかったです。イルカの群れも400等に会う事が出来て、一緒に泳いだだけではなくて、イルカのスピンやジャンプも何回も何回も見る事ができて最高の一日でした。ダイスケさんも他社の船でやりにくかったと思いますが、私たちは全然気にならなかったです。ありがとうございました。
Thank you, Maa-chan, for your comment and the beautiful photos. There are some with us together as well. I apologize for not being able to guide you on our own boat. However, 400 heads is quite a lot. You were lucky! Next time, I will definitely guide you on our own boat, so please come visit us again. We are looking forward to it. Aloha!
まあちゃん様、 コメント、そして綺麗な写真を有難うございます。一緒に映ってるのもありますね。さて自社ボートでのご案内が出来ずにスミマセンでした。
でも400頭は多いほうです。ラッキーでしたね。次回は是非自社ボートでご案内させて頂きますので、又遊びにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/11 |
Reviewed by: ジョン
I visited Hawaii for the first time for a friend's wedding. Since I was there, I decided to extend my trip to the Big Island and try snorkeling for the first time! I joined a tour where Japanese was spoken, and everyone else in the group was also Japanese. The staff and other participants were very kind, so I was able to enjoy the tour to the fullest even though I was alone. I especially appreciate Daisuke for being so considerate throughout the tour.
I was able to see manta rays and swim with a large pod of dolphins. It seems that other tours didn't encounter dolphins as often, so joining this tour company was definitely the right choice!
I had such a great time that I plan to join this tour again on my honeymoon to the Big Island. Thank you in advance!
友達の挙式のためハワイへ初の海外旅行で訪れました。
せっかくなので、ハワイ島まで足を伸ばしてこれまた初のシュノーケリングを!と思い、参加しました。
日本語で大丈夫なツアーで参加し、参加している人も全て日本人の方でスタッフさんと他の人も優しく一人でツアー参加しても思いっきり楽しめました。特にダイスケさんには事ある毎に気を遣っていただいて感謝しています。
マンタも見られましたし、イルカの大群と共に泳ぐことも出来ました。他のツアーではなかなかイルカに出くわさなかったようで、このツアー会社さんに参加して大正解でした!!
あまりにも楽しかったので、今度また自分の新婚旅行でハワイ島のこのツアーに行く予定にしています。またよろしくお願いします。
Thank you for your comment, John. Yes, there were quite a few boats that didn't get to see dolphins until the end that day. We were persistent and it paid off. The pod was large, and in the end, it turned out to be a fantastic day with manta rays as well. Next time, please join us with your spouse during your honeymoon. We will do our best to make it a wonderful memory for you. We look forward to seeing you! Aloha!
ジョン様、 コメント有難うございました。そうですね、あの日は結局最後までイルカと会えなかった船も結構ありましたね。うちは粘り勝ちでした。群れも大きくて
マンタも、最終的にはすごくいい内容の日となりました。次回は是非 ご本人さんの新婚旅行の際に、ご夫婦でご参加下さい。最高の思い出となる様、精一杯ご案内させて頂きます。それでは、お待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/15 |
Reviewed by: K&H
Hawaii was our first time for both of us, and my husband made a reservation for the sandbar online. Since it was the rainy season, we were worried about the weather, but with the beautiful scenery, the staff who accompanied us were fun, we enjoyed delicious cheeseburgers, saw turtles popping their heads up, and went snorkeling. It was the best! I want to create another opportunity to go to Hawaii and experience the sandbar again.
Hawaiiは、2人とも初めてで、サンドバーも旦那がネットで見て予約しました★
雨期なので、天気が心配でしたが、きれいな景色と共に、一緒に同行のスタッフさんも楽しくて、美味しいチーズバーガーも食べたり、亀も顔を出してくれたり、シュノーケリングもしたり、最高でした(^-^)(^-^)
また、Hawaiiに行く機会を作ってサンドバー体験をしたいです◎
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/21 |
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Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
I am truly happy to hear that this tour became your family's "best memory." Please come back again. We will be waiting with the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
このツアーがご家族の「最高の思い出」になったとお聞きし本当に嬉しいです。ぜひまたお越し下さいね。ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。