Reviewed by: Nagata
I participated in an afternoon tour. The food was delicious, and I was able to relax and enjoy myself. I highly recommend it!!
午後出発のツアーに参加しました。
料理もおいしかったし、ゆったり遊ぶことができました。
おすすめです!!
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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: | 2013/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Colleen
Enjoyed the turtle snorkel very much. We saw a couple of turtles. I would have rather continued snorkeling than having to stop so we could go sailing. But a great time in general! I would recommend this activity.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Spieth5
A once in a lifetime experience. The crew took excellent care of our entire family and helped put our nerves at easy. I only wish they had the ability to take pictures of your swim for you, sure hope ours turn out. Everyone should do it!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/26 |
Reviewed by: usa
Unfortunately, the sky wasn't perfectly clear, but I was glad I didn't get sunburned. The Japanese staff were very cheerful and energetic, and of course, all the other foreign guests were also very pleasant. Due to the tides, there was more water than expected (I thought it would be completely dry land, but there was water up to my ankles), and I could see the underwater scenery beautifully while snorkeling, and I was able to see many turtles during the turtle watching. It was a pity that the early morning plan ended in October, but there is still plenty of time after returning to Waikiki, and I would like to take my elderly mother next time.
あいにく快晴の空ではありませんでしたが、日焼けしなくて良かったかな。
日本人スタッフの方もとても明るくて元気で、もちろん他の外国人の方々もみなさん感じが良かったです。
潮の満ち引きの関係か予想より水がありましたが(まったくの陸地になっているのかと思いましたが、足首くらいは水がありました)、シュノーケルではとても綺麗に海の中が見えましたし、タートルウォッチングもたくさんの亀を見ることができました。
もっと早い早朝プランが10月で終了してしまったのは残念でしたが、ワイキキに戻ってからもたっぷり時間はありますし、次は高齢の母を連れて行ってあげたいと思います。
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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: | 2013/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/21 |
Reviewed by: D and D
The activity was really well organised, the staff was very informative and knowledgeable, there was plenty of time for snorkelling. There was plenty of food and drink for everyone onboard.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this activity.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/19 |
Reviewed by: MMM
Since I participated from Kailua, I headed to the location without a shuttle. There is no tour desk at the site, so be careful as the meeting point is at a specific location. (I ended up going to the tour desk of another tour company.)
Since I used the second boat, we were able to use the large boat from Dolphin University, which was lucky because I got to eat a cheeseburger on the way back. The boat from Dolphin Junior High looked quite small, so that was good, but my friend got seasick and was throwing up, so it's best for those who get motion sickness to take medication before boarding. I also rented a wetsuit for $10. It serves as sunscreen and helps you float to some extent without a life jacket, so I recommend it.
We saw a lot of dolphins on the way to the point. I was excited to see baby dolphins jumping and being quite friendly. Unfortunately, we couldn't find any sea turtles at the point, but we enjoyed snorkeling there. The local staff were fishing.
It was a shame that there was no photographer accompanying us this time, so we didn't have any photos. It seems that a photographer doesn't accompany every trip, so it's a good idea to bring a disposable underwater camera for peace of mind. A friend who brought a waterproof camera seemed to have issues because they didn't have a housing for it, and it stopped working partway through. Also, the storage area under the bench isn't completely waterproof, so I think it's better to bring a beach bag that closes, like one made of vinyl.
On the way back, we saw a sea turtle taking a breath, which completed our mission. If you love dolphins, this is definitely an activity you'll enjoy.
カイルアからの参加だったので送迎なしで現地に向かいました。
現地にツアーデスクはなく、ポイント集合なので注意です。
(別のツアー会社のツアーデスクに行ってしまいました)
2便利用だったためか、戻ってきたイルカ大学の大きな船をそのまま使用できる
ことになり、帰りにチーズバーガーも食べられラッキーでした。
船もイルカ中学はかなり小さそうだったので、良かったですが
それでも友人は船酔いして吐きまくっていたので、酔う人は乗船前に
酔い止めを飲んだほうがベストです。
また、10ドルでウェットスーツも借りました。
日焼け止めにもなるし、ライフジャケットをつけなくてもある程度浮くのでオススメです。
イルカはポイントに向かう途中から沢山見られました。
赤ちゃんイルカもジャンプしたり、かなり友好的な姿に興奮しました。
ウミガメは残念ながらポイントにいっても発見できなかったのですが
そこではシュノーケルを楽しみました。
ロコのスタッフは魚を釣ってました。
今回、カメラマンが同行しなかったので写真が無くて残念でした。
毎回同行するわけではないようなので、使い捨ての水中カメラは持って行ったほうが安心です。防水カメラを持っていった友人はハウスをつけていなかったためか、途中で動かなくなってしまったようでした。
また、荷物入れはベンチの下で完全に防水なわけではないのでビニール製などの口が閉じるビーチバックを持って行ったほうがいいと思います。
帰りがけに息継ぎをするウミガメも見られてミッションコンプリートとなりました。
イルカが好きなら絶対楽しめるアクティビティですね。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
Reviewed by: PeethVasavakul
My family enjoyed this adventure a lot. All staffs are so friendly. Breakfast and lunch were so great. Will never forget this great experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Shawn503
Great time had by all! Thanks for the memory! We will be back in the future!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Snorkel Cruise & Royal Kona Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/20 |
Reviewed by: SUNAPLE
First of all, no one in our family speaks English. I can only convey about 20% of what I want to say (laughs).
Even with an English guide, we were particularly fine. As long as we didn't engage in any reckless behavior, there was no danger aside from natural disasters.
When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, a sea turtle appeared right away. Just being able to see it from the boat made me 80% satisfied, but I was also able to see it up close underwater.
The moment it came up for air was just a brief instant, so even if I spotted it from a distance, I wouldn't have made it in time. But it happened to come up nearby, and I hurried over. It was an emotional moment.
We foolishly brought our 2-year-old, 4-year-old, and 6-year-old with us, but the guides were always there to lend a hand when the kids came up, helping them back onto the boat and checking if they were okay.
The kids quickly got back on the boat, leaving dad as the babysitter.
I wanted to see the turtle one more time, but as everyone started to get out, it felt like it was coming to an end, so I decided to get back on the boat. I happened to tell the guide who was in the water, in broken English, "I wanted to swim with the turtle..." and he said, "Come on!" He was inviting me to come over to see it.
In that moment, I decided to forget about dad and the kids on the boat and hurried to follow him. He was clearly experienced and found a turtle on the ocean floor. But when I looked, it looked more like a rock than a turtle. Then he offered to lend me his camera. When I handed it over, he took pictures of the turtle on the ocean floor. (When I saw them later, they were really great photos!!)
Just as we were about to head back to the boat, another turtle appeared right in front of us! I had heard that touching them would incur a fine, but due to the waves, I almost touched it. To be able to see it at such a close distance was amazing! I was so thrilled.
Thanks to the guide's actions, we had the best experience. I am truly grateful.
For tips, there was a huge transparent bottle on the boat where we were supposed to put them, but I wanted to give him a personal tip. However, since there was a container for tips, even if I just handed him cash, I would still have to put some in the bottle, so I hesitated about giving him a partial amount... (this is where I felt like a typical unsure Japanese person...) In the end, I just put it in the bottle. I might have been better off giving him $10 or $20...
Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
最初に、我が家は誰も英語が話せません。しいていえば私が言いたいことの20%ぐらいを伝えられる、という程度(笑)
英語のガイドですが、そんな我が家でも特に大丈夫でした。自然災害以外は、逸脱した行為をしなければ危険もありませんので。
シュノーケリングポイントについたとき、すぐに海亀が現れました。船上から見ることができて、もうそれだけで80%満足した私ですが、なんと水中から間近に見ることもできました。
息継ぎにあがってくるのはほんの一瞬なので、遠くに発見しても泳いでも間に合いません。でもたまたま近くに上がってきて、急いで近寄りました。感動でした。
我が家は無謀にも2歳、4歳、6歳を連れての参加だったのですが、どの子があがるときにもガイドさんたちが手を差し伸べてくれて船に上げてくれたり、大丈夫か声をかけてくれたり。
子どもたちはすぐにあがってしまい、子守役にパパが船上に。
私はもう一度ぐらい亀に会いたいなぁと思いましたが、だんだんみんなが上がってしまって、もう終わりという雰囲気になったので、船上に上がろうとしました。たまたま海中にいたガイドさんに「亀と泳ぎたかったぁ・・・」と片言の英語で言ったら「カモーン!」と。見せてあげるからおいで、というのです。
もうその瞬間に船上にいるパパと子どもたちは忘れることにして、慌ててついていきました。さすがに慣れていて、海底にいる海亀を発見するのです。でも私が見ても亀というより岩。するとカメラを貸してごらんと。それで渡したら海底にいる亀を撮影してきてくれました。(あとで見たらすごく良い写真でした!!)
さて船に戻りましょう、というとき、たまたま目の前にまた亀が!!
触ったら罰金だと聞いていましたが、波のせいで触れてしまいそうでした。そんな距離で会えるなんて!!大感激しました。
ガイドさんの行為のおかげで、最高の体験ができました。本当に感謝です。
チップは船上にある透明の巨大なペットボトルみたいなものに入れるのですが、なんとなく彼には個人的にチップをはずませて差し上げたくて、でもチップの入れ物はあるし、彼にだけ渡してしまうにしても、そっちの容器にも入れるから全額渡すわけにもいかないし、でも中途半端な金額渡すのって変だし・・・と悩んでしまい(このへんが慣れない日本人ぽい・・・)結局ボトルに入れるだけにしてしまいました。彼に10ドルでも20ドルでも渡せば良かったかも・・・。
素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Empress T
Unfortunately, the tour was not conducted because I was the only one who signed up that day. However, I received information that I could participate in the wild dolphin tour in the morning, so I decided to join. Besides me, there were only two people, a couple, making a total of three participants. I felt a bit nervous about being in the sea after a long time, but once we were out on the water, it felt great. There was an unexpected incident before we entered the water, but it became a good memory of the trip, and I was satisfied to see a family of wild dolphins up close.
Wild dolphins are said to come closer when humans swim joyfully. Therefore, it’s important to swim with a smile and have fun. Also, since they are wild, you must never touch them with your hands. I recommend following these guidelines and enjoying the experience. It will be healing!
あいにくその日の申し込みが、私一人だけだと言うことで、このツアーは催行されませんでした。しかし、その日の午前中の野生のイルカツアーなら参加できるとの案内をいただき、参加することにしました。参加者は、私の他にはご夫婦ずれの2人で3人だけ。久しぶりの海にやや緊張していましたが、実際海に出るといい感じです。海に入る前に、思いも寄らないハプニングもありましたが、それはそれで旅のいい思い出として、野生のイルカファミリーを極近くで見ることができて満足でした。
野生のイルカは、人間が楽しく泳いでいると、自分から寄ってきてくれるそうです。だから、楽しそうに笑顔で泳ぐことが大切なのだそうです。また、彼らは野生なので、決して手で触れてはいけないのだそうです。そういう約束事をしっかり守って、楽しんでみてはいかがでしょう。癒されますよ!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Izumi
I participated in this tour during my honeymoon stay on the Big Island. I found this tour on the website while hoping to swim with dolphins, and I'm really glad I joined!
More than anything, I had such a wonderful experience because I was able to go out to sea with Daisuke, who truly loves dolphins, and the captain, who loves the ocean even more than Daisuke! I definitely want to go again and will absolutely recommend it to my important friends.
Even though it's a tour, we're dealing with wild dolphins in nature. It's natural that things don't always go as planned. That's why I felt so lucky to meet a captain/guide who values nature and wants participants to feel the joy of it, even just a little. I believe that choosing the right spots is key, so I highly recommend this tour experience!
Next time, I want to join during the season when we can also see whales!
新婚旅行でハワイ島滞在中に本ツアーに参加しました。
イルカと泳げたらいいなと思って本サイトに辿りつき、このツアーを見つけました。
本当このツアーに参加して本当良かったです!
なにより、イルカをこよなく愛してるダイスケさんと、ダイスケさん以上⁈に海を愛してるキャプテンと一緒に海に出れたからこそ、とっても素敵な経験ができたんだなと思っていて、また行きたいし、大事な友達にも絶対オススメします。
ツアーとはいっても、相手は自然/野生のイルカです。思い通りならないのがあたりまえです。だからこそ自然を大事にし、かつ、その中で参加者の人にちょっとでもこの自然の楽しさを感じてもらいたいと思ってくれるキャプテン/ガイドに出会えたことが本当ラッキーでした。ポントの選定はやっぱりいちばんキーになると思うので、ぜひぜひ!本ツアー体験オススメします!
もう一回今度はクジラも観れるシーズンに参加したいです!
Thank you very much for your kind words, Izumi. It is true that since they are wild, they can vary greatly from day to day, but I am committed to creating the best opportunities every day! Please do come visit during whale season. Our whale encounter rate is exceptional... Until we meet again. Aloha!
Izumi さま、身に余るお言葉を有難うございます。確かに野生のものなので、日によって全く違いますが、どんな日も一番チャンスを作ることだけは譲らない!という思いでやっております。是非、クジラのシーズンにも起こし下さい。うちのクジラ遭遇率は群を抜いていますので…。又、お会いしましょう。アロハ!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/23 |
Reviewed by: おくちゃん
It might be a bit different than what you imagine from the guidebook. The water was somewhat cold, and even when we arrived at the sandbar, the water was up to my knees. Snorkeling was amazing. The coral was very close, and we saw sea turtles swimming. Even though meals were provided, the interior of the boat was very clean and pleasant. I definitely want to try this again at a different time.
ガイドブックを想像して参加すると少し違うかも。
若干水も冷たくて、サンドバーに到着しても膝上まで水がありました。
シューノケリングは最高です。珊瑚もすぐ近くでウミガメも泳いでます。
食事も提供しているのに、船内がとても綺麗で気持ちが良かったです。
また時期を変えて、是非チャレンジしてみたいです。
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour the other day. The sandbar truly shows a variety of expressions depending on the day and time. We look forward to seeing what kind of sandbar you will encounter next time, so please come back for this tour. We, along with the sea turtles, are waiting for your return, Okuchan.
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頂きましてありがとうございます。
サンドバーはその日その時間によって本当に様々な表情を見せてくれます。
次回はどんなサンドバーに会えるかまた楽しみにこのツアーにお越し下さいね。おくちゃん様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。
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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: | 2013/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/14 |
Reviewed by: よーこ
I participated with my 70-year-old mother. She was a bit anxious because she had injured her foot, but our guide Daisuke was very kind and supportive, and my mother was really happy to see the dolphins swimming up close. I was also worried because I didn't have confidence in swimming, but I did my best to enter the sea as guided, and I was deeply moved to encounter the wild, powerful swimming dolphins. It's a sight you can never see in an aquarium. Nothing surpasses nature.
We were really lucky that there were only four of us for a capacity of ten that day. To all the seniors out there, I think you should definitely challenge yourselves, as my 70-year-old mother was able to participate. The dolphins underwater show faces you've never seen before.
70歳になる母と参加しました。
母は足を怪我していてちょっと不安がっていましたが、ガイドのダイスケさんが
親切にフォローして下さり、間近でイルカが泳ぐ姿を見れてとても喜んでいました。
私も泳ぎに自信がないので不安に思っていましたが、誘導された通りに頑張って海に入り、野生の力強い泳ぎのイルカちゃん達に出会え、とても感激しました。
水族館では決して見られない光景です。
やっぱり自然に勝るものはないですね。
10名の定員に対してこの日は4人で本当にラッキーでした。
シニアのみなさん。70歳の母も行けましたのでどんどん挑戦された方がいいと思います。
水中のイルカは見たことのない顔を見せてくれますよ。
Dear Yoko, thank you for participating the other day. We are delighted that you chose our company for your experience with your 70-year-old mother. Although she had an injury to her leg, we believe that everyone, regardless of their challenges, should have the opportunity to encounter dolphins. We are truly glad that you were able to meet the dolphins. Please do come back to the Big Island with your mother again. Aloha!
よーこ 様、 先日はご参加頂き有難うございました。 70歳のお母様を連れてのご参加に際し、弊社を選んで頂いた事を嬉しく思います。足も怪我をされていましたが、そう言ったハンデをお持ちの方にもイルカとの遭遇を経験して頂きたいというのが我々の思いでもあります。結果イルカと遭って頂けて本当に良かったです。又是非お母様を連れてハワイ島に遊びにいらしてください。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/09 |
Reviewed by: お菊さん
I wasn't feeling very well on the day of the event. I participated with some worry, but I was very happy that the crew was considerate.
The snorkeling was quite cold! I'm glad I could have a warm drink. Unfortunately, the sandbar wasn't very visible, and the water came up to about my knees, but I would like to come back at a better time. Thank you!
当日ちょっと体調があまりよくなくて。せっかく来たのだからと心配しながらの参加でしたが、
クルーの方が気遣いして下さってとてもうれしかったです。
シュノーケリングはかなり寒かったですね!温かい飲み物頂けてよかったです。
残念ながら、サンドバーはあまり見えていなくて膝上くらいまで海水きてましたが、また時期の良いときにリピしたいです。
ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/13 |
Reviewed by: かずみ
I participated in a company training.
We received various stories about the dolphins, and before departure, we were given explanations about safety precautions, which made me feel secure about the trip.
Captain Nawata's strong words, "We will do our best," and Daisuke's evident love for the dolphins really stood out.
With their extensive knowledge and experience, they took us ahead of time to the dolphins' route, allowing us to see many dolphins.
Even members who are not good swimmers seemed to be having a great time.
If I have the chance to visit the Big Island again, I would definitely like to ride on Captain Nawata and Daisuke's boat once more.
社員研修で参加しました。
イルカちゃんについてのお話もいろいろしていただけましたし、出港前に注意事項等の説明もしていただいて、安心して出発。
「うちが一番ねばります」と言う力強いお言葉の縄田キャプテンとイルカちゃんが大好きなんだなぁってゆうのが滲み出ているダイスケさん
お二人の豊富な知識と経験で先回り先回りしてイルカちゃんの通るルートに連れて行っていただけて、たくさんイルカちゃんに合わせていただけました。
泳ぎが苦手なメンバーもすごく楽しそうにしていました。
もしハワイ島に再訪することができたら、是非また縄田キャプテンとダイスケさんの船に乗せていただきたいと思います。
Kazumi, thank you for your comment, and I apologize for the delay in my response. As you mentioned, we have many participants who are not confident swimmers. Please come back to ride on our boat again. Daisuke and I are looking forward to it. Aloha!
かずみ様、 遅くなりましたがコメントを頂戴して有難うございました。仰る通り、うちは泳ぎの苦手な方も多数ご参加頂いております。是非またうちの船に乗りに来て下さいね。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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/14 |
Reviewed by: ゆ~りちゃん
Thank you for your help last weekend. I’m really sorry for the trouble I caused by being very late and not being able to find the meeting place. However, luckily, we were the only group that day, so we were able to depart smoothly and soon encountered a pod of dolphins. I was thrilled to be able to swim with the dolphins.
先週末にお世話になりました。
時間を間違えて大遅刻してしまったり待ち合わせ場所に辿り着けなかったり
大変ご迷惑をお掛けしてしまって申し訳なかったです。
でも運よく、その日は私たちグループだけだったので
その後スムーズに出発してすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇でき
イルカと泳ぐことができたので大感激でした。
Dear Yūri,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. I'm glad you safely reached the harbor and had the chance to encounter the dolphins. It must have been heartwarming to see the baby dolphin swimming close to its mother.
We look forward to having you join us again on another tour! Aloha!
ゆ~りちゃん様 弊社ツアーにご参加くださり誠にありがとうございます。無事ハーバーにたどり着けて、またイルカ達とも遭遇できて良かったです。イルカの赤ちゃんと遭遇できたのですね。お母さんイルカに寄り添って泳いでいる赤ちゃんイルカを見ているだけで心温まりますよね。
またツアーに参加してくださいね。お待ちいたしております!! Aloha!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2015年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/07 |
Reviewed by: プーアル
The sandbar, where the depth is visible through the colors, the sea turtles waving occasionally on the waves, and the hamburgers made with patties grilled on the boat… everything became a wonderful memory. I participated with my 2-year-old daughter, and we had a great time.
色合いで深さがわかるサンドバー、ときどき波の上で手を振るウミガメさん、船上で焼いたパテをはさみ、頬張ったハンバーガー…すべてが良き思い出となりました。2歳の娘を連れての参加でしたが、十分楽しめました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Melissa McIntosh
We had a blast! It was the coolest experience we have ever had!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/08 |
Reviewed by: KOHEI
The guide was very kind, and above all, the underwater scenery of Hanauma Bay was amazing. After that, I swam in several places in Oahu, but this was the best. It was so wonderful that I would come back again. I was able to see several honu while swimming both times, thanks to the guide who knows the points thoroughly from swimming there every day. I highly recommend this tour.
案内人の方も非常に親切で、なによりハナウマ湾の水中の景色は素晴らしかった。その後、何箇所かオアフの海を泳いだがここが一番。
後日、再び来るほど素晴らしかったです。
2回とも泳いでるホヌも何匹か見れましたし、それも毎日泳いでポイントを知り尽くしているガイドのおかげです。ぜひおススメのツアーです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/31 |
Reviewed by: koichi
A tour just as the title suggests! The dream I always saw on TV became a reality! I was worried about seasickness, but we were fine (a few others experienced seasickness).
題名の通りのツアー!いつもTVで見ていた夢が現実になりました!
船酔いも心配でしたが、私たちは大丈夫でした(ほかの方は数名船酔い)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
The staff was friendly, helpful and hospitable.
The snorkeling spot was perfect! We were able to swim inches from turtles, see all kinds of fish and the staff members brought an octopus and starfish to the surface for us to touch.
The sailing part afterwords was beautiful and the boat had a netted spot to sit in if you want to go on a Disneyland type splash ride.
The signature cocktail is delicious too!!
I can not recommend this enough!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/12 |
Reviewed by: しろくまこ
I participated in the tour on October 30th.
Since I was joining with my elderly mother, we were both really anxious about whether we would be okay before going, but thanks to our guide Daisuke's kind escort, my mother, who was snorkeling for the first time, was able to see dolphins multiple times!! My mother hesitated to dive, worried that she might disturb others, but Captain Nawata encouraged her, saying, "Mom, you shouldn't think you're a bother. It's okay. Just follow Daisuke. Since you joined this tour, you have to see more dolphins!" Daisuke also reassured her, saying, "It's okay. I'm here with you!" and she was able to try multiple times. If it had been a larger group tour, I think my mother would have been left alone. However, Daisuke and the captain's enthusiasm and kindness to make the customers happy and to let them meet dolphins really came through.
I was also worried about seasickness since I'm weak on boats, but I was fine. The waves might have been calm, but the boat was shaped like a larger rafting boat, which allowed it to glide over the water's surface, minimizing the typical rocking of a boat. However, I think it's better for those who are worried about seasickness to take motion sickness medication beforehand, as you can't enjoy it if you get sick.
This tour was filled with the love for the Hawaiian sea, dolphins, and customers from guide Daisuke and Captain Nawata.
Actually, on the day I participated, we couldn't see any dolphins, which surprised even the captain. Just when I thought it was hopeless, we spotted a bottlenose dolphin and were able to try! Although we were running out of time, thanks to the captain's spirit, we were able to play until the very last moment! Thank you so much!!
I also felt a deep love for the dolphins. They didn't chase after dolphins that seemed unwilling to play and were always looking for dolphins that wanted to engage. Dolphins are emotional animals, and it seemed like they didn't want to do anything that would upset them; they wanted the dolphins to have fun too. I think many companies conduct dolphin tours just as a business, but I was really happy as a dolphin lover to see that the captain and Daisuke truly love dolphins and respect and care for them while conducting the tour. I've participated in various dolphin tours, but this was the tour where I felt the most "love."
The bottlenose dolphins I saw underwater were so cute, gentle, and divine, and while I was underwater, it felt like time was flowing very slowly. It felt like I was slightly intruding into the world where dolphins live. I had a truly wonderful experience. Next time, I want to see a large group of dolphins! I also want to see whales! So, I will participate again, and I look forward to it then.
Finally, thank you so much, Captain and Daisuke! My mother has been proudly telling various people about this experience since returning to Japan. I think she really enjoyed it. I'm truly happy to see my mother so excited like a child. Thank you very much!
10/30のツアーに参加したものです。
高齢の母との参加だったので、母も私も行く前は本当に大丈夫かとっても不安だったのですが、ガイドのダイスケさんの優しいエスコートのおかげで、シュノーケリング初体験の母も何度もイルカをみることができました!!
ほかの皆さんのご迷惑になるのでは?と潜ることに躊躇する母をキャプテンの縄田さんは、「お母さん、迷惑なんて思っちゃだめだ。大丈夫だから。だいすけについていけばいいだけなんだから。せっかくこのツアーに参加したんだからもっとイルカをみなくちゃ!」と励ましてくれて、ダイスケさんも「大丈夫です。僕がついてます!」と言ってくれ、何度もトライすることができました。大人数のツアーだったら、きっと母なんてほっとかれていたと思うんです。。でも、なんとかしてお客様を喜ばせたい!イルカと逢わせたい!!というダイスケさんとキャプテンの熱意と優しさがとても伝わってきました。
船に弱いので船酔いも心配だったのですが、大丈夫でした。
波も穏やかだったのかもしれませんが、ラフティングをするボートを大きくしたような形状だったので、水面を滑るように進み、船特有の揺れがあまりなかったのがよかったのだと思います。でも、船酔いが心配な人は酔い止めは飲んでいったほうがいいと思います。酔ったら、楽しめないですからね。
このツアーは、ガイドのダイスケさん、キャプテンの縄田さんのハワイの海への愛、イルカへの愛、お客さんへの愛がたくさん詰まったツアーでした。
実は、私が参加した日はキャプテンも驚くくらいイルカに会えず、、もうだめか、、と思っているときにバンドウイルカを発見し、トライすることができました!!だいぶ時間も押してしまいましたが、キャプテンたちの心意気で本当に時間ぎりぎりまで遊ぶことができました!!
本当にありがとうございます!!
また、イルカに対しても深い愛を感じることができました。遊びたくなさそうなイルカは深追いせず、遊んでくれそうなイルカを終始探していました。イルカも感情がある動物ですので、イルカが嫌がることはしたくない、イルカにも楽しんでいほしいと考えているように映りました。イルカツアーをただ商売としてやっている会社も多いと思いますが、キャプテンとダイスケさんはイルカのことが大好きでイルカのことも尊重し大事に考えながら、ツアーを催行してくれているんだなーとイルカ好きな私としてはとっても嬉しく思いました。
いろんなイルカツアーに参加しましたが、このツアーが一番「愛」を感じたツアーでした。
水中でみるバンドウイルカはとてもかわいくて、優しくて、神々しくて、水中にいる間、なんだかとっても時間がゆっくり流れているように感じました。イルカの住んでいる世界にちょっとお邪魔させてもらった、そんな感じです。本当に素晴らしい経験をさせてもらいました。
今度は、イルカの大群が見たいです!クジラも見たいです!
というわけで、また参加しますので、そのときはまたどうぞよろしくお願いします。
最後に、キャプテン、ダイスケさん、本当にありがとうございました!!母は日本に帰ってから、この体験を自慢げにいろんな人に話しています。本当に楽しかったんだと思います。子供のようにはしゃぐ母をみれて私も本当にうれしく思います。本当にありがとうございました!
Dear Shirokumako, I sincerely apologize for the delay in my response despite your valuable comment. Thank you very much. Being praised like this truly makes it worthwhile to be a guide.
Hearing that your mother has been sharing her experiences with various people after returning home paints a vivid picture in my mind. I am genuinely happy to hear that, thank you. Please do come to see the whales next time. Our whale-watching luck is extraordinary... I look forward to the day we can meet again. Aloha!
しろくまこ様、貴重なコメントを頂戴していながら返事が遅くなり大変失礼しました。そして本当に有難うございます。 こんなに褒めて頂いてガイド冥利に尽きます。
お母様が、帰国後もいろんな人に話をして頂いてると聞くと、なんかその情景が想像できます。本当に嬉しく思います、有難うございました。次は是非クジラを見に来てください。うちのクジラ運は半端ないですので・・・。 では又お会いできる日を楽しみにしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/30 |
Reviewed by: ぽにょ
I signed up for this tour because I was with my mother-in-law. It was an English tour, and I was happy that the crew took care of us. However, the water in October was cold, and there were some waves. Additionally, there weren't many fish, and there weren't many dolphins either. You can swim in the sea, but I think snorkeling might not be that great.
義理のお母さんと一緒なので、このツアーに申し込みました。英語ツアーでしたが、クルーの人たちは私達を気にかけてくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、10月の海の水は冷たいのと少し波がたかかったです。あとは、あまり魚たちがおらず、イルカもあまりいませんでした。海では泳げますが、シュノーケルはいまいちかなと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/15 |
Reviewed by: 三丁目
A couple over sixty years old decided to try snorkeling for the first time, not thinking about their age or being in a foreign country. At first, they thought it would be nice to see a few tropical fish, but once they got in the water, they were surprised to see not only many tropical fish but also a honu (turtle) swimming gracefully from the seabed to the surface right in front of them. Unfortunately, the wife missed seeing it, which was a bit tragic! For me, it was an emotional and thrilling experience that lasted over an hour.
The guide, whose name I forgot, was fluent in Japanese, fun, and attentive. He took many photos, and when I returned home and checked my email, I found several photos attached along with a thank-you note (including pictures of the honu), which made me so happy. The person I was with also seemed to be snorkeling for the first time, and we both enjoyed this tour immensely. Thank you so much to the guide whose name I forgot!
還暦を過ぎた夫婦が、異国ということで年も傍目も考えず、初めてのシュノーケリングに挑戦しました。当初は、熱帯魚の二三匹も見られればいいなぁという感じでしたが、いざ入ってみるとたくさんの熱帯魚と共に、なんとホヌ(亀さん)までもが、海底から目の前の海面までスイスイと泳ぎあがってきたのには同行した方とともにビックリ。残念ながら妻はそれを見なかったという悲劇!
私にとっては、感動と感激の一時間あまりの体験でした。
日本語の達者なガイドさん(名前を聞き忘れ)も、楽しく丁寧で、写真もたくさん撮ってくれ、なんと帰国してメールを見ると御礼と共に何枚もの写真が添付されており(勿論ホヌもありました)、舞い上がりました。
同行の方もシュノーケルは始めてのようで、お互いに感激してこのツアーを堪能した次第です。
名前を忘れたガイドさん、本当に有難うございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(3月23日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/21 |
Reviewed by: エリママ
The weather was nice, but due to the season, it was a bit cold with the wind blowing. I was wearing a rash guard, so I managed to cope, but I might have caught a cold without it. After the sea turtle watching cruise, there was time for diving, but it was cloudy, so it was a shame that I couldn't see the clear ocean. The crew was friendly.
天気はよかったものの、季節的な事もあり、風が吹いてちょっと寒かったです。ラッシュガード着用していたので、凌げたですが無かったら風邪ひいてたかも。ウミガメウォッチクルーズの後ダイビングの時間があったけど、雲って来たので澄んだ海の中は見られなかったのが、残念でした。クルーはフレンドリーでした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Jami
The girls were very knowledgeable and friendly - Jenna even made a nest of life jackets for me in the bow to lay out and get some sun when I was done swimming! They took us to an area with plenty of dolphins to see, and a few were as close as 5 feet away!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Victoria
The water was calm, the atmosphere was chill. The guides were all down to earth and funny. I would highly recommend these guys,and their Turtle Canyon Tour.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/19 |
Reviewed by: nonmam
Anyway, the beautiful sandbar was surpassed by the amazing guide, Sachi!
Her light-hearted talk, accurate advice, and wealth of little information were all top-notch. Unfortunately, I was too scared to go snorkeling, but it seemed like everyone, including small children, was enjoying it. I ended up with water in the underwater camera I brought, so I can't upload any photos.
兎に角、あの美しいサンドバー、を上回る程、ガイドのサチさんが最高でした!!!
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トークの軽妙さ、アドバイスの的確さ、プチ情報の豊富さ、どれをとってもピカイチ。
残念ながら、私は怖くてシュノーケリングが出来ませんでしたが、小さなお子さんをお含め、みなさんシュノーケリングを楽しんでいらした様です。
私は折角持って行った水中カメラになんと水が入り、写真がアップ出来ません。
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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: | 2013/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/04 |
Reviewed by: seika⭐︎sena
Since coming to the Big Island, I suddenly decided to check this site from their homepage. The deciding factor was, without a doubt, the excellent reputation of the staff! I was a bit worried about how it would go with my 9-year-old and 7-year-old daughters, but once we participated, it was truly amazing. Daisuke's detailed advice, the captain's quick thinking, and the communication among the staff were all perfect. And the main attraction, the dolphins! Right after leaving the harbor, we encountered a pod of 100 dolphins. Everyone was already so excited!
ハワイ島にきてから急に思い立ち、HPからこちらのサイトを見つけました。
決めては、何と言ってもスタッフの評判の良さ!
9歳と7歳の娘が一緒だったので,どうなるかなとは思いましたが、
参加したら、本当に素晴らしかったです。
だいすけさんのきめ細やかなアドバイス、キャプテンの機転とスタッフ間のコミュニケーション、何をとっても完璧。
そして、メインのイルカ!
港をでてすぐに100頭の群れ。もうすでに、皆大盛り上がり
Dear Seika ☆sena, I apologize for the late response. Thank you for your kind comments. It was lucky to see dolphins right after leaving the port. We are also happy to hear that your children enjoyed it. Please do come back and visit us again. Daisuke and I are looking forward to it. Aloha!
seika ☆sena 様、 返事が遅くなって失礼しました。 そしてお褒めのコメントを頂戴し有難うございました。
港を出てのすぐにイルカと会えるのはラッキーでしたね。 お子様たちにも喜んで頂けた様で我々も嬉しく思います。是非又皆様で遊びにいらしてくださいね。
ダイスケ共々お待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/06 |
Reviewed by: kazu
I came to Hawaii for my son's wedding.
I was scheduled to participate in Dolphin University, but I was transferred to the university due to boat maintenance.
Lucky!!
I got to see a lot of dolphins!!
My son and his wife participated in the tour the next day and they said they saw dolphins and whales.
Dolphin University, November 2, 2nd trip.
息子の結婚式でハワイに来ました。
イルカ中学に参加予定でしたが船のメンテナンスのため大学に編入されました。
ラッキー!!
いっぱいイルカを見れました!!
息子夫婦は翌日のツアーに参加しイルカとクジラが見れたそうです。
イルカ大学 11月2日 2便
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/02 |
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This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Not only is the tour content fantastic, but the president, who loves food, also puts a lot of effort into the meals. When you come to Hawaii next time, please come hungry for the tour! We look forward to seeing you!
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
このツアーはツアー内容はもちろんのこと、食べること大〜好きな社長がお食事にもとっても力を入れてるんですよ。
次回ハワイにお越しの際もぜひ!おなかをすかしてツアーにお越し下さいね。お待ちしてます!