Hawaii
【Sandbar】
The weather was a bit cloudy and initially cold, but since it was my first time at the ocean after arriving in Hawaii, the sea was beautiful, and I was impressed by the pure white coral.
I did some light snorkeling.
There was plenty of time to take photos.
Those who were energetic played volleyball together.
There was a group that happened to come on a private boat, and their dog was so cute, making for a very happy time.
【BBQ】
It wasn't a BBQ, but the staff grilled hamburgers on the spot, and I had a hamburger. Eating a hamburger over the beautiful sea was exceptional.
You can enjoy plenty of drinks, snacks, and fruits, so I was very satisfied.
【Turtle Watching】
This was the best part.
I saw turtles while snorkeling, but I was allowed to enter the water without a life jacket.
You can see the turtles while floating, but by diving, I was able to get really close!
It was quite moving.
I took several shots with a waterproof camera.
For those going, definitely prepare an underwater camera!!
【サンドバー】
天気は少し雲があり、初めは寒かったですが、ハワイに着いて初の海というのもあり、海はきれいで、真っ白なサンゴには感動しました。
シュノーケリングを軽くしました。
写真を撮る時間も十分にありました。
元気の良い方はみんなでバレーボールをしていました。
たまたまプライベートボートで来ていた団体の犬が可愛すぎてとても幸せな時間でした。
【BBQ】
BBQではなかったですが、スタッフがハンバーグをその場で焼いてくれて、ハンバーガーを食べました。景色の良い海の上で食べるハンバーガーは格別ですよ。
ドリンクも、お菓子も、フルーツもたくさん食べれますのでとても満足できます。
【ウミガメウォッチ】
これが一番良かったです。
シュノーケリングでカメを見るのですが、私はライフジャケットを着ずに海に入らせてもらいました。
浮いた状態でもウミガメを見ることができますが、もぐることで急接近することができました!
かなりの感動です。
水中カメラで何枚もツーショットを撮りました。
行かれる方は、是非水中カメラを用意!!
We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.
We went at the end of the season and had a great time! This was our second snorkelling trip with these guys sop can recommend very much. The first snorkelling spot was right out at Lanai and saw many many interesting fishes :)
On way back to Lahaina the eagle-eyed captain spotted a couple dolphins and slowed down for them to swim next to us. First time seeing a dolphin and it was great!
Second spot was back up the shore from Lahaina at an old collapsed pier overgrown with coral. There was even a couple turtles swimming about, and again my first time seeing those!
All in all we had a great morning snorkelling and the BBQ was simple but delicious! Would go again should be ever make a third trip to Lahaina!
The Angel Sea was deeper than I expected, with the water level reaching from my waist to just below my chest, but it was such a beautiful sea that I could see the seabed clearly. I saw many sea turtles, and snorkeling was also a lot of fun. It was a fulfilling tour, and I'm glad I participated.
天使の海は思ったより深く、腰の上~胸下くらいまでの水位でしたが、海底が透き通ってみえるほどきれいな海でした。ウミガメもたくさん見られたし、シュノーケルも楽しかったです。充実したツアーで、参加して良かったと思います。
Ryan & Travis were funny & helpful. We got to see turtles & 5 different kinds of fish. It started raining & the i thought the trip was going to end, but they sailed towards the blue in the sky to keep us dry & making jokes to lighten the mood. They were very helpful & encouraging towards 1st time snorkelers.Would love to go back again for a longer snorkel for the extra money. This was a great 1st time snorkeling.
I went on a company trip.
If you're going to Hawaii, I definitely recommend it.
There were Japanese staff members, so I had a great time.
I was able to watch turtles, and I plan to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii.
社員旅行で行きました。
ハワイに行くなら、絶対おすすめです。
日本人のスタッフの方がいらっしゃったので、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
カメもウオッチできましたし、また、ハワイに行く際は、伺おうと思います。
I'm glad it turned out to be solid ground.
I think it depends on timing and luck...
It was really beautiful!
I wish the weather had been better.
I want to go again! ♪
ちゃんと陸地になってくれててよかったです
タイミングと運によると思いますが。。。
すごく綺麗でした!
もっと天気が良かったら良かったな
また行きたいです♪
I was amazed at how close I could see the manta rays! I was told not to touch them, but the manta rays came close on their own, and I ended up touching them… it really felt like an exhilarating attraction! However, on the way back, I felt like I was going to freeze to death from the wind hitting my wet body after getting seasick. I think it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation about the manta rays from the guide.
びっくりするほどマンタが近くで見れました!触らないようにと言われてましたが、マンタが勝手に近づいてきて触れてしまうことも…ほんとに迫力満点のアトラクションのようでした!
ただ帰りは船酔いと濡れた体に風があたり極寒で死にそうでした。
ガイドからマンタに関する説明がもう少しあってもよかったかなと思います。
Stand-up paddleboarding was more difficult than I expected due to the strong winds. There were three groups with two participants each, but we only had two paddleboards for six people, so I think it would have been better to have one more board.
The underwater scooter was easy to use, and I enjoyed the sea enough. I was very satisfied to see a turtle swimming nearby, hold a starfish, and have many fish come close to me.
When we got back on the boat, many people were exhausted from the cold and seasickness, and although I wanted to go snorkeling, I gave up. If there had been less wind, I think we could have enjoyed it more, but the weather is beyond our control.
I was anxious because I don't understand English, but Judy, who was a fourth-generation guide, was very friendly and kindly explained everything, so there were no issues at all.
スタンドアップパドルは、風が強すぎて、乗るのが思っていたより、難しかったです。2人参加で3組だったのですが、6人に2台のパドルだったので、もう一台あると良いと思いました。
水中スクーターは、耳抜きもすぐに出来て
十分海の中を楽しめました。カメが近くに泳いでいたり、ヒトデを持たせてくれたり、目の前にたくさんの魚が近寄って来てくれて、とても満足です。
船に上がると、皆んな寒さと船酔いで、ぐったりしている人が多く、シュノーケルもしたかったのですが、諦めました。
風が少なければ、もっと楽しめたのでしょうが、天候は仕方ないですね。
英語が分からないので不安でしたが、4世のジュディ?さんがとてもフレンドリーで親切に説明してくれたので、何の不都合もありませんでした。
My wife and I knew we wanted to do a boat tour of the Napali Coast but with all the options available we were nervous about picking the right one. Let me save anyone else looking into this the trouble and say just book the Sunset Cruise with Holo Holo Charters. You won't regret it, unless you get sea sick, which I would say probably 3-5 people out of 25-30 or so did on our trip, which was in early/mid May. But the crew took great care of them. My wife and I popped a dramamine each about an hour before we boarded and another right when we got on and felt great.
More about the trip. The crew and Captain Glenn were fantastic. They opened up the bar immediately upon leaving port and made sure we had drinks in our hand for the duration of the trip. The boat was spacious and there was plenty of room to move around. We were able to see the entire coast and even made it up to the northern most tip where the last beach accessible by car starts. I don't think many of the other boats are able to do that because they are not fast enough. The crew was probably the best part of the trip, they were super attentive, even offering to take pictures of us with the coast as a back drop. They were also very interesting to talk to and gave us lots of information about what we were seeing as well as info on local spots to check out when we got off the boat. My wife and I had hiked the Awawapuhi trail earlier that morning, which overlooks the coast, and the crew were nice enough to point out where we were to us as we cruised by. Awesome trail by the way if you like hiking. The crew also made sure you didn't wipe out while you were walking around the boat, it can get a bit choppy. At one point I was exiting the bathroom as we hit a dip and a member of the crew was able to grab me and steady me before I took a tumble.
In a nutshell, book the trip and don't have second thoughts about it. Worth every bit of the money. Holo Holo Charters does an amazing job.
Aloha Dillon,
Thank you for taking the time to post this awesome review! We will pass this great info onto Capt. Glenn and Crew.
We hope you had a great time here on Kauai and hope to see you and your wife out on the water again!
Mahaloa Nui Loa,
I would like to share with you my wonderful experienced with Maui to Lanai Snorkel adventure. First of all the Captain Lily is very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Lily explained about our tour and made sure that our safety comes first. There were 2 other staffs, Robin and Cody, who helped served us Continental breakfast such as muffins, juices, healthy food bars and fresh fruits. Breakfast were enough and refreshing.
Our first stopped was at the coast of Lanai. It was our first snorkeling experienced. The water was a little rough and I was scared. Captain Lily made sure that Robin were there to helped us. We were able to see underwater corals and some fish. Robin and Cody were there to helped us and made sure everybody were having fun and feels safe.
Our next stopped was near The coast of Lahaina. The ocean was calmer and some passengers had fun snorkeling. We saw a few Turtles, that was really exciting. We did not see any Dolphin at this time, better luck next time. It was a very pleasant and relaxing day.
Captain Lily cooked some barbecue such as chicken fillets, hamburgers and hotdogs. Lunch were delicious, we made our sandwiches. There were macaroni and potato salads and condiments. They also served some alcoholic punch. We were very satisfied with the food and there were plenty of cold bottled water and sodas.
Captain Lily, Robin and Cody were very good in making our trips enjoyable and memorable.
My friends and I had an Amazing experienced. We took a lot of pictures and selfies. I would recommend this tour to all my friends.
Thank you very much to Captain Lily, Robin and Cody for a job well done. Hope to see you again, whenever I come to visit Maui. Aloha and Mahalo!
Sincerely, Louisa Kiem from San Francisco, California .
The shuttle drivers, both to and from Hanauma Bay, were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the island. They shared interesting facts along the way and made the drive an experience in itself. Not to mention, they were very prompt and the price was unbeatable! Would definitely recommend this shuttle if you're staying in Waikiki and would like to visit a beautiful beach with amazing snorkeling!
This is amazing experience, Staff was so nice and fun.
Recommendable for everyone
I would love to do this one again!!
We participated as a couple.
We chose this tour after seeing a feature on TV about the staff member Daisuke.
I usually don't give perfect scores, but to put it simply, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. It became the best memory. It’s worth more than five stars.
When we entered the sea, Daisuke and Captain Nawata coordinated to predict the dolphins' path and guided us to the pod of dolphins.
We were able to swim with the dolphins several times during one dive. You can really swim close to them.
Even when searching for dolphins from the boat, they kept the conversation enjoyable, so I never felt bored.
If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I will definitely repeat this experience. Thank you so much, Nawata, Daisuke, and Yuko!
夫婦二人で参加しました。
TVでスタッフのダイスケさんの特集を見たのがきっかけで
このツアーにしました。
普段、評価で満点を付ける事はないのですが
結果を言えば、このツアーにして大正解でした。最高の想い出になりました。
星5個以上の価値があります
海に入るとダイスケさんと船上からキャプテンの縄田さんとの連携で
イルカの通り道を予測し、先回りをしてイルカの群れまで誘導してくれます
1度のダイブで数回、イルカと泳ぐ事ができました。
ホントに間近でイルカと泳げます。
船上からイルカを探す時も楽しい会話をしてくれるので
退屈しませんでした。
次回にハワイ島に行く機会があるなら絶対リピします。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ゆうこちゃん、本当にありがとうございました
Dear ami-ami,
Thank you very much for participating in our dolphin swim tour the other day. We also appreciate you sharing such great photos.
We are truly delighted to hear you say it was "the best memory." Both Nawata and Daisuke are huge ocean and dolphin lovers, so I believe that passion comes through to our guests.
We will continue to strive for even better tours, so please do come and visit us again when you are in Hawaii Island. We look forward to seeing you! Aloha!
ami-amiさま
先日は弊社のドルフィンスイムツアーにご参加いただきまして、有難うございました。また、いい写真を載せていただき、有難うございます。
ami-amiさまに「最高の想い出」と言っていただき、本当にうれしいです。縄田もダイスケも大の海好き、イルカ好きですので、きっとお客様にも伝わるのだと思います。
より良いツアーを目指してこれからも精進して参りますので、ハワイ島にいらっしゃる際にはぜひまた会いにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。アロハ!
We went out to sea and snorkeled for about 50 minutes. Only Americans who could swim quite well participated. We could enjoy watching the turtles swimming. I couldn't swim, so I stayed on the boat, but I was able to see turtles popping up and schools of fish jumping around. On the way back, we raised the sails and went out to sea at an amazing speed. The staff were fun and had a great vibe. I want to speak in native English next time! For sure!
沖に出て、、シュノーケルが50分ぐらい。かなり泳げるアメリカンだけが参加していました。
亀さんが泳いでいて楽しめます。私は泳げないので船上でしたが。海上に浮き出た亀さんや跳ねてる魚の群れも見れました。
帰りは帆を立ててすごいスピードで沖の方に。
スタッフが楽しくていい感じでした。
ネイティブイングリッシュのなかで話したいですねー。次回はきっと!
Reservation number #2194069. In the response on March 22, the campaign discount was -$43.04, and the billed amount was $462.98 (57,015 yen), but this month's card charge was 64,970 yen. The fun memories are turning blue. I am waiting for a satisfactory answer after investigation.
予約番号#2194069 3月22日の返信では、キャンペーン割引が -43,04$の請求額は462.98$ 57,015円でしたが 今月のカード請求は64,970円となっていました。楽しかった思い出もブルーになります。調べて納得出来る回答を 待っています。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
Regarding the billing amount, it seems there has been some confusion, so I would like to explain.
The amount billed to you, ¥64,970, is for your participation in the prestigious Dolphin University. Prior to that, you had applied for Dolphin Private Junior High School, but it was fully booked, and the fee for that was ¥57,015. We also contacted you via email on May 14, so I would appreciate it if you could check that as well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
請求額の件、混乱を招いてしまったようですので、説明させていただきます。
お客様への請求額¥64,970は、ご参加いただきました名門イルカ大学分となっております。
その前にお申込みいただきましたが、満席でご用意ができなかった
私立イルカ中学の代金が¥57,015となっておりました。
弊社から5月14日にメールでもご連絡させていただいておりますので、ご確認いただければと思います。
お忙しいところ貴重な体験談のご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
I visited the sandbar for the first time. There were plenty of activities like sea turtles, photo opportunities at the sandbar, and snorkeling. Everything was incredibly fun. I highly recommend this tour.
初めてサンドバーに行きました。ウミガメ、サンドバーでの写真撮影、シュノーケルと盛りだくさんです。どれをとっても、凄く楽しかったです。オススメのツアーです。
I was able to swim not only with dolphins but also with sea turtles and various fish. I was able to swim much closer than I imagined, so I was very satisfied. The boat ride was a bit long, so it's better to have motion sickness medication. There were quite a few people feeling unwell.
イルカだけでなくウミガメや様々な魚とも泳げました。
想像以上に近いところを泳げたので、
大満足です。船の乗船時間が少し長いので酔い止めはあったほうがいいです。ダウンしてる人がけっこういました。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
We had a great time Dan and his wife were great to go snorkeling with. It's the only way to go!! Loved it
Thank you guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you next year.
I was amazed to find such a beautiful place on Earth!
I went to the sandbar, and it was a fun time snorkeling and eating hamburgers at the BBQ!
I'm going to Hawaii again in October for a wedding, and I want to go with all the guests!
地球にこんなキレイなところがあるのかと驚きました!
サンドバーにいき、シュノーケルやBBQでハンバーガー食べて楽しいひとときでした!
10月に結婚式でまたハワイにいくので参列者のみなさんと行きたいです!
We participated with our family of four (grades 4 and 2) during Golden Week. I had a lot of worries, like waking up early, whether we would get seasick, and if we would really see dolphins, but I gradually relaxed thanks to the guide's high energy. (I didn't feel seasick at all.)
We saw dolphins right after we set sail. It was truly moving. I wanted to swim with them forever. We also encountered turtles and fish. The kids were able to swim with the crew members and had a great time. Even after returning to Japan, we are still excited looking at the photos we purchased.
The experience was definitely worth the price. I would love to participate again on our next trip to Hawaii.
GWに 家族四人(小4、小2)で参加しました。
朝も早いし 船酔いしないか 本当にイルカに会えるのかとか、不安がたくさんでしたが、ガイドさんのハイテンションにつられ、だんだんリラックスできました。(船酔いも全くなかった)
イルカには 出港後 すぐに会えました。もう、本当に感動でした。ずっと泳いでいたかったです。
カメやお魚も会えました。子供たちも クルーの方に付き添って泳いでもらえ 充分楽しめましたし、日本に帰ってからも 購入した写真を見て 興奮してます。
価格なりの価値は充分ありました。次回のハワイでも 是非参加したいと思ってます。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
I participated with my mother in her 70s.
We checked the low tide times in advance, so we were able to get onto solid ground.
However, we just walked around; we didn't have a picnic.
I think it was because it was a morning tour.
During snack time, we had sandwiches with ham and cheese on bread on the boat.
The nachos were blown away by the wind, which was quite a hassle.
As for snorkeling, we just floated while wearing life jackets and without fins.
I think it might be insufficient for experienced snorkelers, but it could be just right for beginners.
My mother waited on the boat.
We were able to see sea turtles from the boat, so she was satisfied.
70代の母と参加しました。
干潮の時刻を事前に調べていったので、しっかり陸地になっているところに上がれました。
でも、歩いただけです。ピクニックとかはしてません。
午前中のツアーだったからだと思います。
スナックタイムは、パンにハムチーズを挟んだだけのサンドイッチを船上で。
ナチョスが風に飛ばされて大変でした。
シュノーケリングも、ライフジャケットを来て、フィンも付けずに浮いていただけ。
経験者には物足りないと思います。が、初心者にはちょうどいいかも知れません。
母は船で待っていました。
ウミガメも、船上からまあ見られたので、母は満足しておりました。
The sandbar gets really cold when clouds come out. Also, depending on the day, the wind can be strong, so warm clothing is a must. The kids were shivering both in the water and after getting out. I was grateful to have a warm drink.
On this day, the water level at the sandbar was knee-deep. The scenery was breathtaking. There were no fish at the sandbar, so we didn't go snorkeling.
You can play beach volleyball, but we mostly went to take photos. The endless emerald horizon is soothing and allows for an escape from reality.
We moved to another location for turtle watching. We saw many turtles from the boat! We then moved to a snorkeling spot with coral. We encountered a giant turtle that looked to be about a meter long! Although I wished to swim with the turtle, I was a bit intimidated by its size, which was larger than I imagined. The visibility at the snorkeling point was clear near the coral, but you couldn't see into the deeper areas.
The hamburgers for lunch were excellent, made with freshly grilled meat.
The price is not cheap, but it's worth a visit at least once.
サンドバーは雲が出てくると
一気に寒くなります。
又、日によっては風も強いので
防寒対策必須です。
子供は水中でも上がってからもブルブル震えてましたよ(ーー;)
暖かい飲み物をいただけて助かりました。
この日サンドバーの水位はひざ位置でした。
景色は絶景。
サンドバーには魚はいないのでシュノーケルはしませんでした。
ビーチバレーをしたりもできますが、
私たちは写真を撮りにいった感じ
となりました。
どこまでも続くエメラルド色の水平線に癒され現実逃避ができます。
場所を移動しながらウミガメウォッチング。
船からも沢山のウミガメが見れました‼︎
シュノーケルは珊瑚のある場所に移動。
シュノーケルで1mはありそうな巨大なウミガメに遭遇しました‼︎
ウミガメと泳ぎたい〜なんて望んではいたものの、想像以上の大きさに少々ビビリました。
シュノーケルポイントの透明度は珊瑚が近い所まで。深いところは見えません。
お昼のハンバーガーは
その場で焼いてくれたお肉を挟んでくれるので絶品です(^_−)−☆
価格は手頃ではないが、
一度は行ってみる価値あり。
I participated with my mother in her 70s. We checked the low tide times before joining, so we were on solid ground. However, unlike photos from other tours, it was just walking. Just taking pictures. Snack time was on the boat, with sandwiches made of bread, ham, and cheese. The nachos were blown away by the wind, which was quite a hassle.
For snorkeling, we just wore life jackets and floated. No fins were used. It lasted about 15 minutes. We scattered some bread and just watched the fish come over. It felt like a brief experience, and I think it's suitable for beginners.
I think it's good for elderly people or those with small children. As for the sea turtles, you might catch a glimpse of one floating up for a moment, but you can't really observe a turtle basking in the sun closely.
70代の母と参加しました。干潮の時間を調べて参加したので、しっかり陸地でした。でも、他のツアーの写真と違って、ただ歩くだけ。写真撮るだけ。スナックタイムは船上で、パンにハムとチーズを挟んだだけのサンドイッチ。ナチョスが風に飛ばされて大変でした。
シュノーケルも、ライフジャケットを着て、浮いているだけです。フィンもつけません。15分くらいかな。パンを蒔いて、寄ってくる魚を見ただけです。ちょっと体験、て感じで、初めての人向きだと思います。
高齢者とか、小さな子ども連れにはいいと思います。ウミガメは、一瞬浮いてくるのを見つける感じで、甲羅干しをしている亀をじっくり見られるわけではありません。
I participated in Dolphin University for the first time. The conditions were perfect, and it was an amazing tour where I could swim with a pod of dolphins and sea turtles.
初めて参加したイルカ大学。コンディションも最高でイルカの群れや海亀と一緒に泳ぐ事が出来る最高のツアーです。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
I was able to see dolphins much closer than I had imagined, and I was very satisfied. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles, but I enjoyed the other activities as well. I think it was a well-organized program, and the guide was very skilled. However, if I go again, I might choose the dolphin school because I would like more time with the dolphins. You can purchase photos, but at $60 for a photo where I'm not really in it, I think I might skip it next time. This time, I'm satisfied with the photos of the dolphins I saw.
想像していたよりずっと近くでイルカを見ることができ、大満足です。
残念ながら海亀を見ることはできませんでしたが、その他のアクティビティも楽しめました。
よく出来たプログラムだと思います。ガイドさんもとても上手でした。
ただ、次回行くことがあれば、イルカの時間がもっと欲しいので、イルカ中学の方にしようかなと思います。
写真を購入できますが、あまり自分が写っていないのに60ドルと言うなかなかのお値段なので、次は買わなくても良いかなと思います。今回は自分が見たイルカの写真と言うことで納得していますが。
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This was the best part of my trip to Hawaii!
- Hanauma Bay is incredibly beautiful. I think it's the most beautiful spot on Oahu.
- The veteran guide takes you to great spots where you can see lots of fish.
- If you're not confident in swimming, the guide provides support, so you can feel at ease.
- The guide takes photos for you, and you can receive the data.
- They provide transportation to and from the hotel, which is super convenient.
I was truly fortunate to have such a great guide, and it was a fun snorkeling experience at Hanauma Bay! If I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely do this optional tour!
今回のハワイ旅行で1番良かったです!
・ハナウマ湾が綺麗すぎる
オアフで1番綺麗だと思いました
・ベテランガイドさんが良いスポットに連れて行ってくれるので魚がいっぱい
・泳ぎに自信がない方はガイドさんがサポートしてくれるから安心
・ガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれて、データでもらえる
・ホテルまで送迎してくれて楽チン
本当にガイドさんに恵まれて楽しいハナウマ湾のシュノーケルでした!またハワイに行ったら、
このオプショナルツアーは絶対します!!
Aloha! I'm so glad to hear that you had a great time!!! I think it was quite challenging that day due to the high waves from the rising tide, but you really did your best. Unfortunately, we couldn't show you the turtles, so I would love to make it up to you next time. Please join us again when you come to Hawaii! I'm looking forward to seeing you. Thank you. Chieko
Aloha !とても楽しんでいただけたようで私もうれしいです!!!あの日は満ち潮のため結構波が高くて大変だったと思いますが、本当に頑張ってくれましたよね。残念ながらカメはお見せできませんでしたので、次回はぜひリベンジさせていただきたいと思っています。ハワイにお越しの際はまたぜひ参加してくださいね!!お会いできるのを楽しみにしています。ありがとうございました。ちえこ
I was really satisfied to be able to snorkel in the beautiful angelic sea. I was also very pleased with the staff's attention to Japanese support and the lunch! It was convenient that they picked me up at the hotel too.
ほんとに綺麗な天使の海でシュノーケルができて大満足でした。日本語対応にもスタッフさんの気配りにもランチにも大満足!
ホテルまで迎えに来てくれたのも楽チンでした。
We were picked up a little late at 7:30 AM. It was a large bus like a sightseeing bus, fully packed with 40 people. After about an hour on the bus, we arrived at the harbor. We split into two boats for boarding, and there were restrooms on the boats.
As we progressed, we enjoyed the view of the bay, looking out at China Man's Hat and a U.S. military base. At one point, when I turned to listen to the guide, I spotted a turtle poking its head out of the water. We saw two turtles in total.
We then headed straight to the sandbar. On the day of our visit, low tide was at 7 AM, and we arrived around 9 AM, so the water level was about 15 cm, and we couldn't see the sandbar like you do in commercials. However, there were shallow areas in the water, so we had some time for photos.
After returning to the boat, we put on life jackets and snorkels for snorkeling time. We swam back and forth about 25 meters along the coral reef. It was a bit difficult to swim because there were so many people. There were plenty of fish, and I wished I could have stayed underwater a little longer.
There was no place to change, so I just put on a jacket and returned to the bus. The bus was cold, so warm clothing was necessary.
朝07時30分少し遅れてピックアップ。観光バスのような大型バス。40人満席。
1時間ほどバスにのり、ハーバー着。船2隻にわかれて乗船。船にはトイレあり。
チャイナマンズハットや米軍基地を見渡す湾をながめながら進む。
途中、ガイドさんの声のほうをみるとカメが海面から顔をだしていた。
2頭見られた。
そのままサンドバーへ。
私たちの訪れた日は、干潮時刻が7時、到着が9時頃だったため、潮位が15cmくらいあり、CMで見るような砂洲は見られず…
でも海の中に浅瀬が浮かんでいたので、写真タイム。
船に戻り救命胴衣とシュノーケルをつけ、シュノーケルタイム。
サンゴ礁に沿って皆で25mほどを往復。人数多いので、やや泳ぎにくい。
魚いっぱいいたのでもう少し潜ってたかった…
着替える場所ないので、そのまま上着羽織ってバスで帰着。
バスは寒いので、防寒必要。
Picked up near the hotel at 6:30 AM. Since it was early, I planned to sleep during the transfer, but we had a briefing about swimming with dolphins (don't chase them) and checking fin sizes, and before I knew it, we arrived at the harbor in about 45 minutes.
Since the water temperature was low, I rented a wetsuit for an additional $10, put on a life jacket, and boarded the boat to set sail. Within five minutes of departure, we spotted dolphins! I quickly put on my fins and snorkel and jumped into the water. (Apparently, it was a good day for finding dolphins.) I was glad I rented the wetsuit because the water was cold.
The dolphins swam away quickly, but when I floated and waited, they returned, and I was able to see them perfectly this time. I thought there would be only a few, but there were about a dozen—what a surprise to see such a large group!
The dolphins kept coming back, and after enjoying plenty of dolphin sightings, we got back on the boat and moved to the next turtle spot. I got pretty tired from the waves, so I had a snack to recharge. At the turtle spot, I saw not only turtles but also a variety of colorful tropical fish.
I wanted to dive a little since I was there, but due to the buoyancy of the wetsuit, I couldn't dive easily... However, a turtle came up to the surface, and I was able to see it up close (though touching a turtle incurs a fine).
On the way back, I fell into a deep sleep and returned to the hotel before noon. I had such a fulfilling time, and since it was still morning, I could still do some sightseeing and shopping, so I was very satisfied!
朝6半ホテル近くでピックアップ。朝早かったので移動中眠るつもりだったが、移動中にイルカと泳ぐときの注意点(追いかけちゃダメ)や、フィンのサイズ確認などあり、話聞いてたら45分ほどでハーバーに到着。
水温低いとのことでウエットスーツを追加レンタル(10ドル)し、救命胴衣つけて船に乗り込み出航。
出航して5分もたたないうちにイルカ発見!すぐにフィンとシュノーケルつけ、水中に。(この日はイルカみつけるのはやかったらしい)水が冷たかったのでウエットスーツ借りてよかったと思う。
イルカが泳ぐスピード早くていってしまったけど、プカプカ浮かんで待ってたら、すぐ戻ってきてくれて今度はばっちり見られた。
数頭くらいだと思ってたから十数頭~?けっこうな群れで驚いた。
その後も何度もイルカが戻ってきてくれ、たっぷりイルカを見てから船に上がり、次のカメポイントに移動。
波に揺られてけっこう疲れたので、もらった軽食食べて復活。
カメポイントはカメだけでなく、いろとりどりの熱帯魚も見られた。
せっかくだから少し潜りたかったけど、ウエットスーツの浮力のせいか、なかなか潜れず…
でもカメが海面にあがってきてくれたので、こちらもさわれそうなくらい近くで見られた(カメさわったら罰金だけど)
帰りの移動は爆睡して12時前にホテル戻り。
これだけ充実した時間を過ごせてまだ午前なので、ここからまだ観光も買い物もできるし、大満足!!
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