Hawaii
The weather wasn't great, and it rained almost the whole time, but the staff were all kind and made it enjoyable. They made us laugh with their fluent Japanese. The sandbar didn't look like it did in the pictures, but I was satisfied. The food was very delicious! My husband even had a second helping of meat. It was quite cold due to the rain, but they had blankets prepared, which showed attention to detail in their service.
お天気が良くなくてほとんど雨が降っていましたが、、スタッフの方が皆さん親切で楽しませてくれました。流暢な日本語で笑わせてくれて、、サンドバーは写真のようには見えませんでしたが、、満足です。食事はとてもおいしかったです!主人はお肉をおかわりしていました。雨で結構さむかったのですがひざ掛けも用意してあり、、細かいサービスを感じました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour the other day. The meals on this tour are served buffet-style, so you can enjoy as much as you like. I'm really glad you enjoyed the seconds. I heard it was a bit chilly on the day you participated, but I'm happy you were able to warm up with the blankets. On sunny days, the sandbar is of course lovely, but on rainy days, it shows a very mystical side. The sandbar presents various expressions. Please come back to the Heavenly Ocean to experience the sandbar's different looks. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。このツアーではお食事はビュッフェとなっていますのでお好きなだけお楽しみに頂けます。おかわりして頂いて本当に嬉しいです。ご参加頂いた日はちょっぴり寒かったとのこと。でもひざかけで暖まって頂けてよかった♪お天気の日ももちろん素敵なサンドバーですが、雨の日はと〜っても幻想的な表情を見せてくれます。様々な表情を見せてくれるサンドバー。また違った表情のサンドバーに出会いに天国の海に遊びにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo!
We participated as a couple. We left early in the morning and drove for an hour to the West Coast, a place not often visited by tours. During the drive, our enthusiastic guide shared a wealth of information about the tour, Hawaii, personal introductions, and safety instructions, keeping the conversation lively until we reached our destination.
After using the restroom, we changed into wetsuits, which were available for a voluntary fee of $10. They even had sizes for my larger frame. It was a good decision to rent one since the water was still cold. We encountered dolphins shortly after setting sail. Following the captain's and the guide's instructions, we entered the water. There were a lot of dolphins! I never expected to see them so soon; it felt like a natural aquarium. We were treated to numerous dolphin jumps and even spotted sea turtles, along with octopuses and various tropical fish. The weather was perfect, with no wind, making for the best conditions. For my wife, who is not a strong swimmer, they provided something like a floatation device. Normally, life jackets are available, so it's not necessary, but those who feel scared might want to borrow one.
夫婦で参加しました。早朝に出発し車で1時間、あまりツアーで行かない西海岸へ行きます。
車の中でテンションの高いガイドさんから、おもしろおかしくツアーのこと、ハワイのこと、自己紹介、注意事項など盛りだくさんのお話があります。沈黙することなく目的地に到着。
トイレを済ませ、ウェットスーツに着替えます。任意で10ドルです。太目の私のサイズもありました。海の中はまだ寒いので借りてよかったです。出航してすぐにイルカに遭遇。キャプテンと学級委員(ガイド)の指示で海に入ります。大量のイルカです。こんなに早くお目にかかるとは!天然の水族館です。イルカのジャンプを何度も見せてくれました。ウミガメも見ることができました。他にもタコやいろんな熱帯魚。当日は風もなく天候にも恵まれ最高のコンディションでした。泳ぎの苦手な妻には浮輪のようなものを貸してくださいました。本来はライフジャケットがあるので必要ありません。それでも怖いひとは借りておくとよいでしょう。
The sandbar was enjoyable even for my mother, who can't swim. I asked the staff to take some photos, and they were clearly experienced, capturing the best moments and angles! We got some wonderful photos to remember the day. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a turtle (honu) for about five minutes. The staff were all cheerful, and we had a great time.
サンドバーは泳げない母も楽しめていました。
スタッフの方にお願いして撮影してもらいましたが
さすが慣れていてシャッターチャンスもアングルも最高!
素敵な記念に残る写真が撮れました。
シュノーケルでは亀(ホヌ)と5分くらい一緒に泳げましたよ。
愉快なスタッフさんばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky, the sea didn't look very beautiful, and to be honest, it was a bit disappointing. The sea in Waikiki looked much clearer. There was no issue with the tour itself, but simply put, the color of the sea varies with the weather, so there's nothing we can do about that.
あいにく曇り空のせいであまり海も綺麗に見えず正直イマイチでした。これならまだワイキキの海の方が綺麗に見えました。ツアー自体に問題はありませんが、単純に天気によって海の色は違うのでこればっかりは仕方ないんだと思います。
☆Private Dolphin Middle School☆
We were picked up at 6:25 AM, and although we were worried about the cloudy weather in Waikiki, we arrived at Waianae Harbor on the West Coast in about an hour, and the sun started to shine. The dolphin watching was conducted in a classroom format with a tour guide. Mr. TAKAO's explanations (he looked a lot like Tetsuya Takeda) prioritized the safety of the participants, and he prayed in the morning for everyone to encounter dolphins.
Before we reached the point, our feelings and prayers were answered, and we encountered a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Feeling optimistic, we first went snorkeling at a spot with sea turtles and fish to get accustomed to the water. There was an explanation that those who are sensitive to the cold water temperature could rent a wetsuit for $10, and many people took advantage of that. I was fine in the water with my long-sleeved rash guard, but the wind after getting back on the boat was tough; I managed to cope with my towel.
With the keen eyes of our dolphin-finding captain, we changed locations a few times and jumped into the water!
At first, everyone was so eager to see the dolphins that we struggled to communicate with them, and they seemed to swim away. However, after a few attempts and relaxing a bit, we could hear the dolphins' sounds up close, like "kyurukyuru."
With the captain's visual spotting from the boat and Mr. TAKAO's accurate guidance, we heard the call to "look down, look down." A few dolphins swam really close to us. It was such a joy to meet wild dolphins freely moving in the vast ocean!
I definitely want to join this tour again, and next time I want to participate in Dolphin University as well. I'm a little proud of the eco bag we received as a graduation certificate!
☆私立イルカ中学☆
早朝6:25ピックアップ、ワイキキの曇天を気にしてたけれどウエスト・コーストのワイアナエ港に約一時間で到着どんどん晴れてきて。イルカウオッチングをバスの中から授業形態にしてのツアーガイド。TAKAOさんの説明(武田鉄矢に超似てました)参加者さんたちの安全第一、皆がイルカと遭遇できるように朝一でお祈りしてきてくれました。
皆の気持ちと祈りが通じてポイントに到着前に、ハンドウイルカの群れと遭遇。幸先の良さを感じつつ、この日は先にウミガメやお魚たちのいるポイントでシュノーケルの身体慣らし。バスの中から水温が低くて寒いの苦手な方は10ドルでウエットスーツ借りられる説明があり、何人もの方が借りてました。私は長袖のラッシュガードで水中は全く大丈夫でしたが船に上がってからの風が堪えました、持参のバスタオルでどうにかしのげましたが。
イルカ探しの名人キャプテンの目で数回場所を変えながら、水中にイン!
最初は皆のイルカだイルカと気持ちが先走り上手くイルカさんたちとのコミュニケーションが取れず、逃げられちゃってる感じでしたが数回のチャレンジで気負いが取れてリラックスしたせいか「キュルキュル」とイルカさんたちの声まで聞こえる近さに。
キャプテンの船上からの目視とガイドのTAKAOさんの的確な判断で「下観て、下観て」の声が。ほんとに近くを数頭が泳いでくるんです。大海原を自由に動き回ってる野生のイルカとの対面うれしかったぁ~^^
また参加したいツアーだし、今度はイルカ大学にも参加したいです。卒業証書としていただいたエコバックちょっと自慢です^^;
What a rich experience it was to go on a yacht cruise. On top of that, the snorkeling tour was a great value for the price. Although I couldn't speak any Japanese, I managed just fine with gestures. The captain and the staff who assisted with snorkeling were friendly and pleasant.
なんともまあ、リッチな気分でヨットクルーズ。おまけにシュノーケリングツアーまでついてコスパ的に申し分なしですよ。
日本語は全く通じないけど、身振り手振りでどうにかなります。キャプテンもシュノーケリングのお世話をしてくれるスタッフもフレンドリーで感じがよかったです。
What a fantastic time my daughter and I had snuba diving, all three guys were just great and so informative, this was the best part of our trip.
My wife and I had a great time on this boating excursion/snorkeling trip today! Kudos to the captain and crew for accommodating the windy conditions and incorporating a whale watching excursion. Really down to earth and relaxed... I will recommend this trip with you to everyone that is visiting Maui. Fun time!!!
I was nervous at first but the staff made it easy to get into the BOB. The divers were excellent and guided me at first and then sent me on my way. I've done other excursions and saw more fish and turtles on this trip. The pictures turned out very professional. I have told my daughter and her fiancé to definitely do this next month on their visit.
The best kick ass time in Hawaii, the divers were very attentive. Seeing the ocean from underneath is awesome for this non-swimmer.Younger kids could enjoy this. Bring cash for the pictures as credit cards not accepted.
The crew was lively and it was a lot of fun. The sandbar was cloudy, and I thought it would have been even more beautiful if it had been sunny. I definitely want to try again next time.
クルーの方々はノリが良くてとても楽しかったです。
サンドバーは曇っていて、晴れていたらもっときれいだったんだろうなーと思います。
次回ぜひまたリベンジしたいです。
After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.
シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。
This was a wonderful trip for our honeymoon. Lunch was provided and tasted great. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable of the sea and all the species we encountered. Our guide stopped the boat at one point so we could watch as a large pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat. We were also able to swim with a Monk Seal! Absolutely recommend this adventure to visitors.
The weather was nice, and the water temperature was high, so I had a great time. I was very satisfied to see not only dolphins but also manta rays and whales.
お天気も良く、水温も高かったため、とても楽しかったです。イルカはもちろん、マンタ、クジラも見れ、大満足でした。
I decided to join this tour after seeing the reviews, as it seemed interesting. Our hotel was in Waikoloa, and since there are five of us in the family, I wanted to minimize expenses by opting for a local meeting point. However, since there was no transportation available for the return, I chose the option with pick-up. The young man who came to pick us up was very friendly. He couldn't speak Japanese, but he had a name similar to my son's, which helped us bond quickly and made it enjoyable.
It was a bit chilly, so I borrowed a wetsuit. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to stay out long because it was too cold. It was everyone's first time going out into the night sea, and we were all nervous, but our guide, Leon, provided great support, making it enjoyable even for my first grader. (He speaks Japanese almost like a native.) I was worried that my child might be screaming out of fear, but it turned out to be excited shouts as the manta rays came so close they almost bumped into us. Although we shouldn't touch them, they were so close that we truly felt the wildness of the experience.
The water was so clear that we could see the bottom (it was dark, but occasionally the lights illuminated it), and many manta rays' white bellies floated up, creating an exhilarating and moving sight! It was definitely worth it. I'm really glad we went!
Leon said, "The joy of this job is knowing that the kids will remember today for a long time," which left a strong impression on me. We also visited Oahu during this trip, and when I asked the kids what they remembered most, they said it was this "Manta Tour." It's that impactful of an experience. I highly recommend trying it!
書き込みを見て、このツアー面白そうと思い決めました。ホテルがワイコロアだったのですが、家族5人なので少しでも支出を抑えたくて現地集合にしようと思いましたが、帰りの交通手段がなかったので送迎つきにしました。でも、お迎えに来てくれた青年がとても気さくで、日本語は話せませんが、息子と名前が似ていたのですぐ打ち解けて楽しかったです。
肌寒かったのでウエットスーツを借りました。着ないとと寒くて長くは見ていられなかったでしょう。夜の海に出るのは皆初めてでドキドキでしたが、ちゃんとガイドのリオン君がサポートしてくれたので、小1の子も楽しめました。(日本人なみに日本語話せます)怖さで絶叫しているのかと心配していたら、マンタがぶつかる位接近してくるので、興奮しての雄叫びでした。触れてはいけないのに、マンタからぶつかってくるので、まさしく野性を肌で感じられるツアーです。海の底が見える程の透明度のなか(暗いけど時折ライトで底が見える)、沢山のマンタの白いお腹が浮かび上がり、その迫力に興奮と感動!間違いなしです。本当に行って良かった!
リオン君が「子ども達が、今日のことをずっと覚えていてくれる事が、この仕事をやっている喜び」と言っていたのが印象的でした。今回の旅行はオアフ島にも行ったのですが、子ども達に何が一番心に残ったか聞いたら、この「マンタツアー」でした。それ位キョーレツなツアーです。是非おためしを!
We had a great time. There were sea turtles everywhere. We really enjoyed lounging in the nets during the sail portion. Thanks!
The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.
I only saw one manta in the distance. It just passed by in an instant. The water was cold, like a punishment game. The staff was friendly. I was able to walk from the office to the boat.
マンタは遠くに一匹のみ。
一瞬通り過ぎただけでした。
水は冷たく、罰ゲームのようでした。
スタッフはフレンドリー。
事務所から船までも歩けました。
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip.
Mahalo,
Sea Paradise
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip.
Mahalo,
Sea Paradise
Whenever I go to Hawaii, I always spend at least one day on this tour. It's fun no matter how many times I go, and the barbecue is delicious. This time, the weather was really nice, and it was the best. I was surprised to see a sea turtle up close.
ハワイに行くと必ず1日はこのツアーに行きます。
何度行っても楽しいしバーベキューも美味しいです。
今回は天気もとてもよくて、最高でした。間近にウミガメ接近でびっくり。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. Thank you for joining us for the third time, Peter! We hope to see you again for the fourth and fifth times at Paradise of the Sea. All of our staff, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your visit. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ぴーたんさんはもうすでに3回目の参加なんですね。ありがとうございます。
是非4回目5回目とまた天国の海にお越し下さいね。
スタッフ一同ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。マハロ〜!
On the day of the event, the waves were high and the weather wasn't great, but the staff's strong desire for the participants to see the dolphins really came through. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to see the dolphins up close, even if it was just for a short time. Next time, I would like to join this tour again on a day with better weather.
当日は波も高く天候もすぐれてはなかったけど、スタッフの皆さんの何とかイルカを参加者に見てほしいという気持ちがとても伝わりました。その甲斐あってわずかの時間でしたがイルカをまじかで見ることができました。次回は天候のいい日にもいう一度こちらのツアーでお願いします。
I was looking for a tour to swim with dolphins on the Big Island and narrowed it down to two options: ① a small boat tour with about six people (no restroom, no shower, some snacks provided, possibly swimming close to dolphins) or ② a large boat (with restroom, shower, breakfast and lunch included, able to see dolphins but not swim with them). When I asked my kids, they preferred the large boat with a slide (more interested in that than the dolphins... haha), and considering my wife's health, I thought it would be better to choose the tour with the restroom, so I went with option ②.
In fact, two years ago, when I participated in a tour with Quicksilver in Cairns, Australia, the large boat had a buffet for lunch and was equipped with restrooms and changing rooms, making it very comfortable, so I chose a similar type this time as well. The departure location was a bit far from the office and unclear, but when I first went to the departure point and asked a crew member near the boat, they kindly guided me, allowing me to find the office and park the car successfully.
When I got close to the boat, the check-in was smooth, and we boarded. The boat was not as large as the one from Quicksilver in Australia, with six booth-style seats like those in a family restaurant, and there were bench seats back-to-back in the central area on the second floor, which had a roof, while the outer bench seats were exposed to the sun. By the way, for those prone to seasickness, the first-floor seats are recommended as they experience less rocking.
Since we had an early morning meeting, there was a simple breakfast buffet where we could eat as much as we wanted, including fruit. Also, I had accidentally submerged my waterproof camera the day before, so I rented a digital camera (GoPro) for about $30 with an 8GB SD card and chip. I think it’s much better than the waterproof disposable camera... I tried both, but the photos included here are from the GoPro.
Unlike the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, we didn’t go out far into the ocean but progressed along the coast. Therefore, we were on the boat for about 30 to 40 minutes. When we arrived, the staff distributed snorkeling masks, and the fins were located under the seats on the first floor, so we were told to choose ones that fit our foot size. The water was deep enough for diving, so I borrowed a life jacket (the staff will lend it to you if you ask; you can just gesture to indicate what you need... haha).
When I went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia around the same time, the seawater was a bit cold, and I borrowed a wetsuit (to prevent jellyfish stings), but this time it wasn’t necessary (there were no jellyfish). The visibility was incredible, and I could see all the way down. It was beautiful.
We swam freely around the boat and slid down the slide from the second floor (the slide ends around the first floor, and you drop into the water from about one floor high). My third-grade son enjoyed it. The adults also had fun. Even without the slide, you could jump in from the second floor where there were no railings.
Around lunchtime, they started a BBQ on the deck, and we had a buffet-style meal centered around hamburgers. During this time, we had free time to eat or play until the departure time.
On the way back, we encountered a pod of dolphins that swam alongside the boat and jumped around. I think we were very fortunate with the weather. I did feel a bit seasick during the trip, but since it was a large boat, I could lie down in my seat the whole time, so I was glad it wasn’t a small boat.
By the way, we were the only Japanese on this tour. Even though we came all the way to Hawaii, it felt a bit lonely to be surrounded by only Japanese people, so I chose this tour, but thanks to that, I was able to make friends with an American who came from Los Angeles.
Since I got seasick this time, I rated it four stars, but the tour itself was great.
ハワイ島でイルカと一緒に泳ぐツアーに参加しようと探していたところ、2つに絞られ、①6名程度の小型ボート(トイレなし、シャワーなし、スナック程度付、イルカの近くで泳げるかも)でのツアーか、②大型船(トイレ、シャワーあり、朝食・昼食付、イルカを見れるけど一緒には泳げない)になりました。
子どもたちに尋ねたところ船にスライダーがついている②大型船を希望し(イルカよりもそっちか…笑)、妻の体調のことも考えるとトイレが完備されているツアーの方がいいかと思い、②を選びました。
実際、2年前にオーストラリアのケアンズでクイックシルバー社のツアーに参加した時、大型船で昼食にビュッフェがあったり、トイレ・更衣室等完備されていたので、大変快適だったので、今回もそのようなタイプを選びました。
出発場所から若干事務所が離れていてよくわからなく、最初に出発場所に行って船の近くにいるクルーに尋ねたら親切に教えてくれたので、事務所を無事に見つけ、車を駐車することができました。
船の近くに行くと受付が行われていて、スムーズに済み、乗船。
オーストラリアのクイックシルバー社の船ほどの大きさはなく、ファミレスのボックスシートのような席が6か所、あとは二階席で中央側にベンチシートが背中合わせであり、そこには屋根があり、外側のベンチシートは日が当たるような状態でした。ちなみに船酔いしやすい人は1階席の方が揺れが少ないのでお勧めです。
朝早くの集合のため、簡単な朝食バイキングがあり、フルーツを含め好きなだけ食べることができました。また前日に防水カメラの内部に浸水させて故障させてしまったので、デジタルカメラ(GoPro)を借りました(8GBのSDカードとチップを入れて30ドル程度だったかな。防水タイプの写るんですよりは全然いいかと思います…両方試してみましたが。今回掲載している写真は、GoProのものです)
オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフとは違い沖に出ず、岸に沿って進んでいきます。そのため30分か40分程度船に乗るくらいです。
到着する頃になると、スタッフがシュノーケルのマスクを配ってくれ、フィンは1階のシート下にあるので、自分の足のサイズに合うものを選んで使ってくれということでした。ダイビングもできるくらいの深さのところなので、ライフジャケットを借り(スタッフに言えば貸してくれます。というか、置いてあるものを手で持って、ジェスチャーで示すだけでもわかってもらえます…笑)
オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフに同じ時期に行った時は、海水がやや冷たく、ウェットスーツを借りましたが(クラゲ防止も含めて)、今回は不要でした(クラゲもおらず)。
透明度がすごくて、思いっきり下まで見えました。綺麗です。
船の周辺を好き勝手に泳いだり、2階からスライダーで滑り下りて(1階くらいでスライダーがなくなり、残り1階分くらいの高さから)、水中に落ちる。小3の息子は楽しんでいました。外国人は大人も楽しんでいました。スライダーでなくても2階の手すりのないところから飛びこむこともできます。
昼食頃になるとデッキでBBQをやり始め、ハンバーガーを中心としたバイキング形式の食事になります。
この辺りは食べようが遊ぼうが出発時間までは自由時間です。
帰り道でイルカの群れに遭遇し、船と並走して、ジャンプしたりしてくれました。
天気にも恵まれて大変よかったと思います。
途中船酔い状態になりましたが、やはり大型船だったため、ずっとシートで横になっていることができたので、小型ボートでなくてよかったと思いました。
ちなみにこのツアーですが日本人はうちだけでした。せっかくハワイまで来たのに、周りが日本人ばかりというのもちょっと寂しいので、そのようなツアーにしましたが、お陰でロスから来られたアメリカ人の方と仲良くすることができました。
今回酔ってしまったので、星4つとしましたが、ツアー自体はいいものです。
I was anxious because the bus didn't arrive for 30 minutes after our meeting time, but it eventually came, so I thought it might be the relaxed style of Hawaii. The Japanese guide provided thorough explanations and kept the atmosphere lively, and I was able to swim with sea turtles. It was truly paradise! It changed my perspective on life. Thank you very much!
待ち合わせ時間からバスが30分来なくて焦りましたが
ちゃんと来たので、ハワイのゆっくりなスタイルなのかなと思いました
日本人ガイドさんがしっかり説明して頂けて、盛り上げてくれるし、ウミガメ一緒に泳げました
まさに天国でした!人生の価値観が変わります
ありがとうございました
I participated with my daughter who is studying abroad in Hawaii. The feeling of standing on the sand while being surrounded by the ocean in 360° was an emotional experience that you can't have in Japan. It was also my first time snorkeling, and the instructions were very thorough, so we swam together without any anxiety and had a great time. We saw a lot of fish as well.
However, since it was still the rainy season in March and it was early in the morning, it was a bit cold, and the only drink available was cold soda. It was also a bit disappointing that there was no warm coffee during snack time, so I would rate it minus one star for that.
The staff members were all very cheerful and energetic, and they took a lot of photos for us, which was great. We had plans afterward, so we chose the early morning plan, but I think those with more time could join a plan that allows for a more leisurely experience.
ハワイに留学中の娘と参加しました。360°海の中なのに砂場に立っている、という不思議な感覚は日本では味わえない感動的なものでした。スノーケリングも初めて体験しましたが、とても丁寧に説明していただき、みんなで泳いでいくので、全く不安がなく楽しめました。たくさん魚も見られました。
ただ、3月はまだ雨季で朝早かったので少し寒く、飲み物が冷たい炭酸しかなかったり、スナックタイムにも暖かいコーヒーがなかったり、ということが少し残念でしたのでマイナス1です。
スタッフの方たちは、みんなすごく明るく元気で写真もたくさん撮ってもらえてよかったです。私たちはそのあと予定があったので、早朝プランにしましたが、時間のある方はもっとゆっくりできるプランに参加されてもいいと思います。
The weather was nice, and it was a place more beautiful and wonderful than I imagined. I really felt that it was worth coming here! I even got to see a sea turtle while snorkeling, which made me very satisfied! The hamburger was delicious, and I was really happy to have hot cocoa after coming out of the sea. It gets chilly after swimming, so a cover-up is essential. I'm glad I brought a rash guard since the sun was strong. The staff were friendly, and I had a great time! I want to go again.
天気もよくて、想像以上に綺麗で素敵な場所でした。
来てよかったーって本当に思いました♬
シュノーケルではウミガメにも会えたし、大満足!
ハンバーガーもおいしかったし、海から上がった後のホットココアがすごく嬉しかったです。海からあがると冷えるので羽織りものは必須ですね。
日差し強いのでラッシュガードは持ってってよかったです。
スタッフの方もフレンドリーでとっても楽しかったです!
また行きたいな。
I participated in the tour with my 8-year-old and 6-year-old sons. Honestly, both of them were a bit anxious about swimming, and I was a little worried before joining the tour. But with our kind and reliable swim guide, Daisuke, I felt reassured! Once we set off, both my kids and I completely relaxed. The boat ride was comfortable, and I didn't have to worry about seasickness.
We were able to see dolphins right away, and they swam close to us multiple times. The happy dolphins showed off by jumping several times. They swam by us, displaying various expressions as they played together. Hearing the dolphins' sounds was truly moving and gave me goosebumps.
Daisuke not only ensures that the guests have fun but also prioritizes not putting any stress on the dolphins. He knows a lot about dolphins, so while other boat groups seemed to be desperately chasing after them, Daisuke thought about the dolphins' pathways, letting us enter the water quietly, and the dolphins would come close to us.
Do you believe that dolphins and humans can communicate? Daisuke asked me this, and now I truly believe they can. Since then, I've started dreaming about dolphins. I want to visit them again someday. I highly recommend this tour for those who want to be healed, connect with dolphins, or feel a bit anxious about the sea.
I was really lucky to see a humpback whale, which I thought I wouldn't be able to see in April. Thank you so much, Daisuke!
8歳と6歳の息子を連れて参加しました。正直、二人とも泳ぎに不安があり、ツアー参加前はちょっと心配な気持ちもありました。でも、このツアーには、優しくて頼もしいスイムガイドのダイスケさんがいるから大丈夫です!!出発してからは私も子供もすっかりリラックスモードでした。船の乗り心地も良く、船酔いの心配もありませんでした。
イルカにも、すぐに会うことが出来、何度も近くを泳いでくれました。ご機嫌が良いイルカは何度もジャンプを見せてくれました。親子で泳ぐ姿、じゃれあいながら泳ぐ姿、いろんな表情を見せながら私達の近くを通って行きました。イルカの声を聞いた時には鳥肌が立つような感動でした。
ダイスケさんはお客さんを楽しませることはもちろん、イルカに負担を掛けないことも大切にしています。イルカの事を熟知しているので、他のボートのグループはイルカの後を必死に追いかけている感じなのに対し、ダイスケさんはイルカの通り道を考えて私たちを入水させ、静かに待っていると本当にイルカの方から近くを通って行ってくれるんです。
イルカと人は会話できると信じますか?とダイスケさんに聞かれたけれど、今は出来ると心から信じています。あれからイルカの夢を見るようになりました。またいつかイルカちゃん達に会いに行きたいです。癒されたい方、イルカと心を通わせて見たい方、海にちょっと不安がある方にお勧めしたいツアーです。
4月でもう会えないだろうなと思っていたザトウクジラにも会うことが出来て本当にラッキーでした。ダイスケさん、本当にありがとうございました!!
What a great crew!! Cap is so knowledgable and so chill. Me and my friend had a great time here.
Perfect trip. Short ride out to snorkel, but diverted a few minutes to see dolphins. Snorkeling was great. Instructions for first timers, but we had Done before. My 14 & 17 year olds loved it. Swamnright up to turtles and fish. Hope my underwater pics come out. After about 45 minutes, came aboard for quick lunch and drinks. Then took about an hours sail out past diamond head. Very relaxing on the nets but you will get soaked. Also, I read one review about being uncomfortable and unable to sit in nets??? There were plenty of places to sit elsewhere and out of the spray. Sounds like they may have been on the wrong boat. Anyway, I highly recommend and will maybe do a sunset cruise next time. This 50+ from Georgia had a blast.
Despite the cloudy and Rainy conditions the staff made it an excellent and enjoyable experience! The sandbar volleyball was fun! The only critique I would have is to clean the bathrooms more regularly as they were backed up and it made the whole inside cabin smell.
This trip was really good, there were a few little downfalls, but overall we really had a great time! The only negatives were that we had to snorkel as soon as we went out that morning because the captain had warned us it would be too rough by the afternoon, so it was a little chilly at 9 am and our snorkel spot didn't have much to see. When we got back on board, there was a really nice breakfast waiting for us and drinks flowing. We saw some sea turtles and whales and dolphins, and the captain always slowed down and let us get pics, etc. The ride out to the Na Pali Coast was awesome...(got really rough towards the end, and a few people were a little green), but when we stopped at the coast.....we all felt it was totally worth it for those views....amazing!!! We had lots of time for pics, the crew was awesome...full of interesting info and facts, and so quick to get you drinks or take your pic...they made it really great!! Lunch was also really good and we rode on the nets on the way back with the waves splashing up on us....really had a great day!!
Thank you so much for joining us again and for letting us know what a great time you had! We are elated to know how much you enjoyed it and will be looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha
I participated with my daughter. There were 10 foreign participants and only the two of us from Japan. I wasn't very confident in my English, so I was quite anxious, but I received a Japanese printout at the reception, which helped me understand the general flow of the event, so I was glad to participate.
The rubber boat was very bumpy, and I was desperately holding on, but my daughter was having a great time and was very excited. On the way back, the boat rocked violently from side to side and turned, making it feel like we were on a roller coaster at an amusement park. There were some elderly participants, but they seemed to enjoy themselves, so I think age shouldn't be a concern.
In Kealakekua Bay, we were able to see colorful fish, which became a wonderful memory. We borrowed flotation devices to wear around our bodies and snorkeled, so my daughter, who isn't a strong swimmer, felt safe. The captain shared various stories, and everyone had a friendly atmosphere as the tour concluded.
We were also lucky enough to see whales during the trip, which made us very happy. Since the sun is quite strong, I recommend reapplying sunscreen several times. Hats can be blown away by the wind, so if you're concerned about sunburn on your head, it might be a good idea to wear a hood and secure it with a string. After snorkeling, it gets chilly, so having a hoodie or a large bath towel would be helpful.
娘と2人で参加しました。参加者は外国人の方10名と日本人は私達2人だけでした。
英語が得意ではないので、かなり不安でしたが、受付で日本語のプリントをいただいたので、大体の流れを把握した上で参加できて良かったです。
前日に予約確認が必要でしたが、ホテルの方にお願いして電話してもらいました。
ゴムボートはとにかく、揺れが激しく私は掴まっているのに必死でしたが、娘はとにかく楽しく大興奮していました。帰り道では、ボートを激しく左右に動かしたり、旋回したりと
まるで、遊園地のジェットコースターに乗っている気分でした。
参加者の中にはかなり高齢の方もいらっしゃいまいしたが、楽しく参加されていたので、
ご年齢は気になさらなくても大丈夫だと思います。
ケアラケクア湾では、色とりどりの魚たちを見ることができて、最高の思い出になりました。身体に巻く浮き具を借りて、スノーケルをしたので、泳ぎの得意でない娘も安心でした。
キャプテンが色々なお話をしてくれて、皆さん和気あいあいとしていい雰囲気でツアーは
終了しました。
移動中には、鯨を見ることもできて、嬉しかったです。
かなり日差しが強いので、日焼け止めクリームを何度か塗り直す方がいいと思います。
帽子は風で飛んでしまうので、頭の日焼けが気になる方は、フードをかぶり紐で止めるといいかもしれません。スノーケル後は冷えるので、パーカーや大きめのバスタオルがあると
いいと思います。