Hawaii
Amazing adventure I recommend this company for everyone. Great job.
A large bus came to pick us up at the designated spot at the hotel just after 9 AM, and it seemed that our hotel was the first stop. While stopping at several hotels, we had to wait a long time in front of the last hotel for a group (number of people unknown) that was not visible. We left the last hotel around 10:15 AM and arrived at the boat dock just after 11 AM. It was great to experience snorkeling for the first time, but there was no sandy area as mentioned on the website, and the water depth was only about knee-high. The boat staff were nice people.
朝の9時過ぎに大型バスがホテルの指定場所に迎えに来て、我々のホテルが1番最初のようでした。いくつかのホテルを廻りながら最後のホテル前では1組(人数は不明)だが、姿が見えずに長時間待たされた。最後のホテルを出たのは10時15分くらいで、船乗り場に着いたのは11時過ぎだった。初シュノーケルが体験できて良かったが、HPに出ていたような砂地はなく水の深さはひざ下くらいでした。船のスタッフはいい人でした。
From start to beginning, these guys were amazing. Their personalised service and knowledge of all that surrounded was second to none. We were a group of 7 and were all paid equal attention. The free sailing after playing with the turtles was just mind blowing. Will definitely use these guys when next in Hawaii and recommend to anyone. Brilliant !!!!
I used this for my honeymoon.
I was anxious because I'm not a good swimmer, but they kindly taught me, and I was able to enjoy it easily.
Above all, I had a great time thanks to Dan's fun talks. His Japanese is also very good.
I was able to see sea turtles up close, and there were so many beautiful fish that I was moved! I'm really glad I participated in this tour.
Also, Dan took a lot of pictures and uploaded them to Facebook, so I received many beautiful photos!
I heard that Dan also offers diving tours, so I think I'll try that next time! This is truly a recommended activity!
ハネムーンで利用しました。
私は泳ぎが得意でないので不安でしたが、すごく親切に教えて頂き、簡単に楽しむことが出来ました。
何より、ダンさんの楽しいトークでとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。
日本語もとっても上手です。
ウミガメも間近で見られたし、綺麗なお魚がたくさんいて感動しました!
このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
また、ダンさんさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくれてfacebookにアップしてくれるので、綺麗な写真がたくさん貰えます!
ダンさんはダイビングのツアーもやっているそうなので、次はそちらに挑戦してみようと思います!
本当にオススメのアクティビティです!
Staff was friendly and very helpful throughout the whole trip. Lunch and beverages were adequate. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.
We couldn't be happier to hear it! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your phenomenal review! Mahalo and Aloha
We went to Sandbar for our honeymoon trip. It was truly beautiful, far beyond comparison to Waikiki Beach! The staff who guided us at Sandbar were all cheerful, and my shy husband seemed to have a great time. We were able to do a lot of turtle watching, and later we even swam with the turtles while snorkeling. I'm not a strong swimmer, but with the life jacket, fins, and snorkel provided, it's no problem for beginners.
If we have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate!
新婚旅行でサンドバーへ行きました。
本当にワイキキビーチとは比べものにならない位綺麗でした!!
サンドバーの案内をして下さったスタッフの方もみんな明るく、人見知りな旦那も
とても楽しそうでした。
ウミガメもたくさんウォッチング出来ましたし、その後のシュノーケルでもウミガメと一緒に泳いだりしました。
私はかなづちですが、ライフジャケットと足ヒレ、シュノーケルがあるので
初心者でも問題ないです。
ぜひまたハワイへ行くことがありましたら、参加したいです!!!
Vessel - was clean and in great condition. was nice to sit in the nets in front or on the main passenger holding.
guides/skipper - so lovely, friendly and informative!
snorkelling equipment - neat, clean
snacks and drinks - adequate snacks provided, resonably priced drinks for sale
snorkelling - Awesome for turtle lovers like me. I saw so may honu and a few dark coloured fish!! no colourful fish, so if that's what you're after, this isn't the tour for you.
overall - I came to see turtles and I saw turtles :) it was a grewat bonus to sail around the ocean for a while.
The tour guide, Mr. Dann, who has a Japanese wife, speaks fluent Japanese. Usually, there are about 4 to 8 people on the tour, but on the day we participated, it was just the two of us. After enjoying the beautiful sea on the Big Island, I honestly didn't have high expectations for Honolulu (sorry, Mr. Dann), but we were able to see turtles and were very satisfied. It was a bit scary for amateurs to keep swimming, but we were guided a little further out and could fully enjoy the ocean.
We swam for about an hour on our own, but for those who are not confident in their swimming skills, Dann will pull you along. The visibility on the day we went wasn't great, but I recommend it for anyone wanting to see beautiful waters in Honolulu. The package includes round-trip tickets to the beach, a snorkeling set, snacks, water, a mat, and management of valuables. Above all, you can download the photos taken with a GoPro for free on Facebook, so you don't need to bring a camera.
During the car ride to and from the location, he shared recommendations for delicious restaurants and other spots in Honolulu. Even if you can't swim, it's much prettier than Waikiki Beach, and just relaxing there is worth it! ☆
ツアコンは日本人の奥さんがいるMr.Dann、日本語ペラペラです。
いつもは4〜8人程いるそうですが、参加日は我々2人のみでした。
ハワイ島で綺麗な海を満喫したあとのホノルルでしたので、正直期待していませんでしたが(Mr.Dannごめんなさい)、カメにも会えましたし大満足でした。素人では泳ぎ続けるには怖い、少し沖の方まで案内してもらい海を満喫できました。
私達は自力で1時間程泳ぎましたが、泳ぎに自信のない方は、ダンが引っ張っていってくれるそうです。
行った日は透明度はイマイチでしたが、ホノルルで綺麗な海に行きたい方にはオススメです。
入口-海の往復乗車券、シュノーケルセット、お菓子、水、ゴザ、貴重品管理をしてくれます。なにより、GoProで撮影した写真を、Facebookで無料でダウンロードできるので、カメラも必要ありません。
行き帰りの車の中で、美味しいお店の話やその他ホノルルのオススメスポットを教えてくださいました。
泳げなくても、ワイキキビーチよりとても綺麗でぼーっとするだけでも価値ありです☆
Kayaking tour guide was friendly and informative. He gave us simple directions for basic kayaking and we did well. We followed him away from the crowd up the coast to clearer waters. Saw all kinds of fish, he pointed out a turtle, and also gave us information about the islands. Just the right amount of time. We were also given juice. One item to improve upon is cleaner snorkels as our friend found hair on hers. Although we snorkeled near our hotel and saw as many fish and turtles we enjoyed this kayaking experience.
I spent a consideral amount of time researching some of the different options for sight seeing tours of the Napali Coast and found this to have the best reviews and all of them were 100% accurate. My girlfriend and I had been very active on our trip to Kauai up to this point and looked to this as a relaxing evening which it was. The Caiptain (his name escapes me) was very funny throughout the trip making sure to update us when we were near items of interest and was also a very skilled navigator, at one point situating the stern of the boat under a waterfall for people who wanted to go under it.
The two deck hands (I am not sure the proper title) were very attentive to all of the guests aboard throughout the entire trip. I forget the gentelmens name that I spoke with but he stood with me for some time explaining to me much of the history of the Napali Coast as well as what it has been like growing up on the Island which made my experience even better. The crew does whatever it takes to make sure you have the best experience possible and my tip to you is to tip them accordingly, they do a great job and deserve it!
I highly recommend this to anyone interested in having an informative relaxing experience. Also, the food was very good and the crew made sure that you always had a drink in your hand.
Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha
Great.. The turtle cleaning was awesome. The crew on the boat could have been more personalable. But everything was great!
I participated with my parents and daughter. Although it was a short time, I was moved by the sea turtle watching. Unfortunately, the sandbar was not completely out of the water, and at the shallowest point, the water reached my knees, but the floating island in the middle of the deep sea was fantastic and beautiful. The crew members were friendly and energetic, which was very pleasant. I had a very enjoyable time!!! Thank you!
両親と娘と参加させていただきました。
短い時間でしたが、ウミガメウォッチングもできて感動しました。
残念ながら、サンドバーは完全に海から出ている状態ではなく、
一番浅いところで膝まで水につかっていましたが、深い海の真ん中に
できる浮嶋は幻想的で素敵でした。
クルーのみなさんもフレンドリーで元気も良くて好感が持てました。
とても楽しいひと時をすごさせていただきました!!!ありがとう
I participated with my sons who are 5, 7, and 9 years old. They had never snorkeled in deep water before, so they were really scared. I managed to take them out twice with floating vests, but on the third dive, my son said he didn't want to go and stayed on the boat.
However! On that third attempt, I finally got to see dolphins without them escaping! I wish I had forced him to go...
After that, he didn't want to snorkel anymore, but I somehow got him to come out, and we were able to see a lot of turtles and fish.
I think it's essential to get used to snorkeling before going. We went on the fourth day, so I thought he would be okay, but the sea with dolphins is deep, and it was still scary for him. I think if we had brought a float, he wouldn't have been as scared. (We were able to borrow a float stick, but it seems that wasn't enough to ease his fear.)
5,7,9歳の息子と参加しました。
足の着かないところでのスノーケリングをしたことがなかったので、怖がってしょうがありませんでした。
フローティングベストを
なんとかだましだまし2回は連れて行きましたが、最後3回目のダイブは「行かない」と、とうとう船に残ってしまいました。
でもでも!この3回目にやっとイルカに逃げられずに見ることができたのです!
無理やり連れて行けば良かった。。。
この後のシュノーケリングも行きたがりませんでしたが、なんとか連れだして、カメや魚をたくさん見ることができました。
行く前にスノーケリングに慣れておくことは必須だと思います。
うちも4日目に行ったので、もう大丈夫かと思っていましたが、イルカのいる海は深いのでやっぱり恐怖見たいです。
せめて、浮き輪を持って行けばもうちょっと怖がらなかったかな、と思います。
(浮き棒は貸してもらえました。でも、それだけでは怖かったみたいです。)
This is our second time to join the sail. Again, it is great. We swam with turtles and saw lots of fish and big turtles. During the sail, we saw lots of dolphins. The sailing experience was exciting and great. The crews are nice. We will do it again next time when we come back!
I had a dream of swimming with dolphins, and it came true! The guide was a woman who was bright and articulate, providing just the right amount of information. The round-trip transportation and instructions on the boat were clear, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.
After about 20-30 minutes out at sea, we encountered a pod of dolphins. It was said that there were probably around 80 of them, and we hit the biggest pod of the year. During the day, they were swimming while half-asleep, so we couldn't see them jumping, but it was a rare experience to hear their sounds and see baby dolphins.
It gets cold when you come out, so it's better to bring a hoodie or something similar. I participated wearing a rash guard and leggings, but others rented wetsuits for about 1,000 yen. I think it would be cold without one.
After the dolphins, we moved the boat a little and went snorkeling, where we also encountered sea turtles. It was really fun. I hope that the other boats were operated in a way that wouldn't stress the dolphins.
イルカと泳ぐのが夢でしたがそれが叶いました!
ガイドさんは女性の方で、明るくハキハキしていて必要十分な情報を提供してくれます。往復の送迎、船での指示などもわかりやすく、安心して参加できました。
沖に出て20-30分でイルカの群れに遭遇。おそらく80頭くらいはいるだろうということで、今年一番の大きな群れに当たったということでした。
昼間は半分寝ながら泳いでいる、ということでジャンプなどを見ることはできませんが赤ちゃんイルカがいたり、鳴き声が聴こえたり、貴重な体験でした。
上がると寒いので、パーカーなどは持参した方が良いです。自分はラッシュガードとスパッツを着て参加しましたが、他の人はウェットスーツを千円くらいで借りていました。着ないと寒いと思います。
イルカの後は船で少し移動してシュノーケリングをしましたがここではウミガメにも会えました。
本当に楽しかったです。他の船も何隻かいたのでイルカにストレスを与えることのないよう運営されていればいいなと思いました。
It was a good sail to Molokini and the crew was super. It was a little crowded there and not as many different fish as i had hoped.
Good trip and fun crew, but had hoped for more fish while snorkeling.
Had a good time, few people on the boat. 2 Good snorkeling spot with lots of fish and turtles
Dan was the best. We had first class service the whole trip. Dan went out of his way to make sure the kids, as well as the adults, were comfortable in the water and we all had a great time because of the small group size. It was almost as if we had a personalized one on one tour. Snorkeling was great the day we went, we saw tons of fish! Everything from a parrot fish to schools of colorful little fish... and how could I possibly forget my daughters favorite, this little silver looking stick fish! Awesome experience with awesome people! A must-do while in Hawaii!! This is not something that you want to miss!
We had so much fun! The kids could not have had a better time. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in a clean and accommodating vehicle. We were given information about people, places, and things that we were passing on our way to the Bay to snorkel. Upon arriving at the Bay we were escorted in, past all lines, to watch a short information movie, and then taken down to the Bay via tram, as not to have to walk. Upon arrival to the actual Bay we were given instructions on how to wear, and use all the provided safety equipment. Upon making sure that we were completely comfortable, the the fun of snorkeling ensued... We had a great time.
We received free beer on our way back from Lanai Island. The staff actively engaged with each group and were very friendly. However, all the important information was provided only in English, so it can be tough if you have any difficulty understanding English.
ビールはラナイ島の帰りに無料でもらえました。
スタッフは各グループに積極的に話しかけており、とってもフレンドリーでした。ただ、注意事項なども完全に英語のみなので、ちょっとでも英語が聞き取れないと厳しいですね。
I was worried right after the big canoe race, but I guess I was lucky. I was able to see them multiple times. At first, they were swimming in the deep water, but after diving a few times, they gradually came closer. I was very satisfied.
大カヌーレースの直後で心配でしたが、ラッキーだったのでしょう。何度も見ることができました。最初は、深いところを泳いでイルカでしたが、何度か潜っているうちにだんだん近くに。大満足でした。
This was my second time participating, and it was fun! The staff's response was excellent! I could feel that they were trying to make us enjoy ourselves. I went in May, and the sandbar was deep from my knees to my thighs. But it wasn't cold, and the weather was really nice, so I was very satisfied. After that, I took a break from snorkeling and played with a float near the boat. Snorkeling is not forced, so those who are scared can enjoy other marine sports. There were also people canoeing and paddle surfing. I was able to see sea turtles up close, and I experienced the essence of Hawaii all at once. I want to participate again.
2回目の参加でしたが、楽しかったです!
スタッフの方の対応も◎!私たちを楽しませようとしてくれているのを感じました。
私が行ったのは5月でしたが、サンドバーはひざから太ももまでの深さでした。
でも寒くもなく、天気もすごく良かったので大満足です。
そのあとのシュノーケルはお休みして、船の近くで浮き輪でずっと遊んでいました。
シュノーケルも強要されないので、怖い方は違うマリンスポーツを楽しめます。
カヌーやパドルサーフィンをやっている方もいました。
ウミガメも近くで見れて、ハワイの醍醐味をいっぺんに味わうことができました。
また参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour for the second time. We actually have many repeat customers for this tour. YUI, we hope you'll come back to visit us again! We look forward to seeing you!!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。2回目のご参加ありがとうございました。
このツアーは実はリピータ−のお客様がたくさ〜んいらっしゃいます。YUIさんも是非また遊びに来てくださいね。お待ちしてます!!
I participated with my colleagues from work! When I come to Hawaii, I definitely want to go into the ocean! I joined this activity because I wanted to snorkel in the beautiful sea!
The ocean in Hawaii is really beautiful! It's just so blue! We cruised on a boat for a while to our destination. There were unlimited soft drinks, and since it was early in the morning, we also had breakfast. It was the best to feel the nice breeze while gliding over the beautiful sea and sipping juice!
When we arrived at our destination, everyone joined in the search for dolphins! I was so happy to be the first to spot one! There were baby dolphins too, which made the excitement even greater!
After dolphin watching, we all went snorkeling. I never expected to encounter a sea turtle! It felt like we were swimming together!
There were so many fish, and I had no fear of the ocean at all! In the waters of Japan, it feels dark and a bit scary...
After thoroughly enjoying snorkeling, we had lunch! Being able to drink alcohol made it truly the best!
Above all, having a guide in Japanese allowed us to learn about the habits and knowledge of dolphins and sea turtles!
I want to go again!
職場の同僚と参加しました!
ハワイにきたら絶対海に入りたい!キレイな海をシュノーケリングしたいという気持ちからこのアクティビティに参加しました!
やっぱりハワイの海はとてもキレイ‼︎とにかく青い‼︎
しばらく船に乗って目的地までクルージング♡
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題で朝早い分ちゃんと朝食もありました。
気持ちい風にあたりながらキレイな海の上を走り、ジュースを飲んで最高♪♪
目的地に着くと、参加したみんなでイルカ探し♪
1番最初にみつけることができてハッピー!(´∀`艸)
赤ちゃんイルカもいて楽しい気持ちが高まりました!
イルカウォッチングした後は、みんなでシュノーケリング♡
まさか、海ガメに出逢えるとは⁉︎
まるで一緒に泳いでるみたい♪
魚もたくさんいて、海への恐怖心が全くわかなかったです!日本の海だと暗くてなんだか怖い…
充分シュノーケリングを堪能した後は昼食!お酒も飲めてホントに最高でした!
なにより日本語でのガイドがあったからイルカや海ガメの習性や知識を学習でしました!
また行きたい!
Since being healed by wild dolphins four years ago, this was my second time participating. The first spot was filled with a school of dolphins swimming around, and it was over in the blink of an eye, but I was satisfied as dolphins crossed right in front of me and I could hear their voices. At the second spot, there were more than 50 dolphins, some of them were relaxing and there were even baby dolphins, which was incredibly healing and satisfying once again.
Also, while moving on the boat, I saw many dolphins performing spin jumps, as if they were saying, "Come back again!" I’m thinking of going to the Big Island next year.
4年前に野生のイルカに癒されて以来、2度目の入学でした。
1度目のポイントは泳ぎまくるイルカの群れでアッという間でしたが、目の前をイルカが横切るわ、イルカの声は聞けるわで満足。2度目のポイントでは、なんと約50頭以上の群れで、ゆったり寝ている状態で子供のイルカもいたりして、今回も癒されて大満足でした。
また、船で移動中にはイルカのスピンジャンプも多く見られ、また来いよ!と言われているようでした。
来年はハワイ島に行こうかな。
The day we participated was cloudy, so I was worried, but as we went further out, we started to see clear skies.
It's really strange to have a sandy beach even though we're offshore. The corals were large, and we saw a lot of fish. We even got to see a sea turtle, which was very satisfying!
It was beautiful enough, but I think it would have been even more stunning on a clear day. I want to try again when I go to Hawaii!
The guide's explanations were easy to understand and very kind! The sandwich we had on the way back was also delicious.
私たちが参加した日は曇っていたので心配でしたが
沖に進むにつれて晴れ間が見えるようになりました。
沖なのに砂浜が広がっているって本当に不思議な感じです。
サンゴも大きくて魚たちがたくさん見えました^^
ウミガメも見ることが出来て大満足!
十分きれいでしたが、快晴だったらもっと綺麗だっただろうなと。
またハワイにいった際にはリベンジしたいです!
ガイドの方の説明も分かりやすく、親切でした!
帰りに食べたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
The weather was a bit off, but I was still able to see sea turtles and go down to the beautiful ocean. On the contrary, because it rained, I was able to see a lovely rainbow.
My first snorkeling experience was possible even though I can't swim! I could see the fish and coral swimming in the clear ocean.
Breakfast was a very simple sandwich and snacks, but maybe because we were on the boat, it tasted delicious.
It was quite cold riding the bus back to Waikiki for an hour while still wet. It would be better to have a few towels to lay on the seat and cover yourself with. I warmed up with a shower as soon as I got to the hotel.
However, since we returned around noon, we had plenty of time to play in the afternoon.
Overall, I was satisfied.
ちょっとお天気がイマイチでしたが、それでもウミガメにも会え、キレイな海に下りることもできました。逆に雨が降ったせいで綺麗な虹を見ることもできました。
人生初のシュノーケル体験は、泳げなくてもできました!透き通った海の中に泳ぐ魚たちと珊瑚を見ることができます。
朝食はすごく簡易的なサンドイッチとスナックですが、船の上だからか美味しく感じました。
濡れたままバスに乗り1時間かけてワイキキへ戻るので、かなり寒かったです。タオルは座席に敷くものとかけるものでいくつかあった方がいいです。ホテルに着いてすぐシャワーで温まりました。
でも、お昼頃には戻るので午後もたっぷり遊べます。
トータル的には満足でした。
The captain chose a spot with high visibility and let us swim with the dolphins. When the dolphins swam close, the guide raised his arm to signal us. They took plenty of time and made an effort to find the dolphins, so I'm glad I chose this tour. After reading this experience, I mistakenly thought Daisuke would be the guide, so it was a bit disappointing that he was on a different boat.
キャプテンが透明度が高そうな所を選んで、イルカと泳がせてくれました。イルカが泳いでくると、ガイドさんが腕をあげて、合図してくれます。
たっぷり時間をかけて、ねばってイルカを探してくれるので、こちらのツアーにしてよかったです。
こちらの体験談をみて、ダイスケさんがガイドだと思いこんでいたので、ダイスケさんが別のボートに乗られたのだけが残念でした。
I went to Hawaii for my first overseas trip. I was torn between Guam and Hawaii, but I decided to go to Hawaii since I was looking forward to enjoying my summer vacation. The day before, I did a little snorkeling at Heaven's Beach, but snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was a completely different kind of fun. Seeing the round, intricate shape of Hanauma Bay, I was moved by the clarity of the water and the beauty of the coral before even getting in. Watching the story of Hanauma Bay's creation and the ecosystem video made me realize that it is a place that is carefully protected.
Up close, the water was truly transparent, and it was an emerald green sea that I had never seen in Japan. As soon as I got in, there were lots of corals and many fish. Thanks to the veteran guide, I felt a sense of security and was able to see a sea turtle, which is not something you can easily encounter. Because of the guide, we were able to visit snorkeling spots that were just on the edge, as well as areas with incredible transparency that are far from the beach and hard to reach. I was really satisfied. Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was an experience I will never forget because of the clarity and beauty of the sea. I had such a great experience that if anyone around me is going to Hawaii, I would definitely recommend snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Thank you very much.
初めての海外旅行でハワイに行きました。グアムかハワイか迷いましたが、どうせいくなら、ハワイに行こうと決め、夏休みを楽しみにしていました。前日に、天国の海で少しシュノーケルをしましたが、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルは全く違う楽しさがありました。丸く入り組んだハナウマ湾を見て 、海の透明感やサンゴの綺麗さに海に入るまえに感動しました。ハナウマ湾誕生の話や生態系のビデオを見て、大切に護られている場所なんだと実感しました。
近くで見ると、ほんとに海が透き通っていて、日本では見ることのできないエメラルドグリーンの海でした。入ってすぐに珊瑚がたくさんあり、お魚も、たくさんいました。ベテランガイドさんならではの、綺麗なスポットや、安心感もあり、なかなか見ることの出来ないウミガメも二回みることができました。ガイドさんがいたからこそ、ギリギリのシュノーケルスポットや、珊瑚のギリギリのところ、浜辺から遠くてなかなか行くことが出来ない、透明感が抜群のところにも行き、ほんとに満足しました。ハナウマ湾でシュノーケルができて、一生あの海の透明感と綺麗さは忘れることはないと思いました。本当にいい経験が出来たので、周りにハワイに行く人がいたら、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルを是非勧めたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I chose this tour because it was the most popular!
First, I got on the shuttle bus. The instructions said, "Look for staff in blue T-shirts," but in reality, I was called by someone in a different outfit. During the ride, there was a continuous English guide until we reached the port, and I couldn't understand anything... I wished there had been a Japanese option.
Once we arrived at the port, I was relieved to find staff who spoke Japanese. We first headed to the sandbar, where we snorkeled and played volleyball. It was very beautiful, but I felt the water was murkier than I expected. I didn't see any marine life.
After gathering together, it was time for lunch! We were given buns with cheese and a hamburger patty, and we could add our favorite toppings. As someone who is picky, I really appreciated this. There were also pineapples and nachos. It was very delicious.
After that, we headed to a spot where we could see sea turtles. I was able to spot a few turtles popping their heads up. I heard there were manta rays, but they seemed to be on the opposite side, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see them.
Next, we snorkeled near a large coral reef! There were many fish here. However, the water was murkier than I expected, and it might have been clearer in Okinawa... which was a bit disappointing. The guide explained that the first 15 people who entered had a higher chance of swimming with sea turtles. I had given up hope since I entered later, but then I saw a sea turtle!! I was able to swim with it, and it was an emotional experience! It became a precious memory!
As others have mentioned, it was very cold on the bus and when we got out of the water, so a jacket is necessary! Also, sunscreen is a must!
初ハワイにつき、一番人気との事で選びました!!
まずは迎えのバスに乗ってりました。
説明書きには『青いTシャツのスタッフが目印』と書いてありましたが、実際には違う服装の方から名前を呼ばれました。
車内では港に着くまで英語でガイドがひたすらあり、全くわからず…日本語でもあれば良かったと思いました。
港に着いてからは日本語対応のスタッフさんがいたので安心しました。
まずはサンドバーに向かい、シュノーケルをしたり、バレーボールをしたり。
とてもキレイでしたが、思っていたより水が濁っていた印象。生物はなにも見れませんでした。
集合がかかったので向かうと、ランチ!
バンズにチーズとハンバーグが乗った状態で配られ、自分で好きな具を挟んで食べるスタイル。好き嫌いの多い私にとってはとてもありがたかったです。その他にパイナップルとナチョスがありました。
とても美味しかったです。
その後、ウミガメがいるスポットに向かいました。ピョコっと顔を出すウミガメが度々発見出来ました。マンタがいたと声は聞こえましたが、自分とは反対側だった様で見る事が出来ず残念でした。
次は大きな珊瑚礁の付近でシュノーケル!
ここには魚も沢山いました。ただ、ここでも海は思っていたより濁っていて、沖縄の方がキレイだったかも…少し残念でした。
先に入った15人ぐらいはウミガメと泳げる可能性が高いと説明があり。
最後の方に入った為諦めていましたが、ウミガメが!!一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、感動!
貴重な体験となりました!!
他の方も書いている様に、バスの中と、海から上がった時はとても寒かったので上着は必要です!!また日焼け止めも必須です!