Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
On April 1st, we participated as a family of four in the morning.
The weather was great, and the waves were calm, making it perfect for snorkeling. Since we stayed at the Waikoloa Marriott, we arrived at the meeting point, the Honokohau Harbor, in about 20 minutes. The check-in location was easy to find, and the process was smooth with the presentation of our virtual tickets.
Once we boarded the boat, we quickly spotted dolphins; a large pod of wild dolphins surrounded our boat. We were the only Japanese people there, but the American children were friendly, which created a great atmosphere. Everyone was friendly, and we had a fun cruise. The captain resembled Mariah Carey, and the boat moved at an incredible speed. We spotted a whale along the way, and it was thrilling to see it up close. The crew kindly searched for dolphins and whales, so we were never bored.
While snorkeling in the clear water, we saw many colorful tropical fish. This was my first time experiencing such beautiful water and snorkeling spots. There was plenty of time, and I highly recommend it.
We booked online and handled the arrangements ourselves, and everything went smoothly. The staff was quick to respond, and we were satisfied.
As others have mentioned, everything was in English, which was a bit disappointing. I understood the necessary information, but I couldn't catch the explanations about the sightseeing points, which was a shame. It’s a great tour, and I hope they can offer a tour for Japanese speakers in the future.
P.S. My two children (middle schoolers) are still saying they want to go again. I hope everyone enjoys it too!
現地4月1日に朝に、家族4人で参加しました。
お天気もよく、波も穏やかで絶好のシュノーケリング日和でした。ホテルはワイコロア・マリオットでしたので、集合場所のホノコウア桟橋まで20分ほどで到着しました。
チェックイン場所もよくわかり、バーチャル券の提示で手続きもスムースでした。
船に乗り込み、すぐイルかを発見、本当にたくさんの野生のイルカの群れが船を取り囲んでくれました。日本人はうちだけでしたが、アメリカ人の子供が人なっつこく雰囲気はよくなりました。皆さんフレンドリーで楽しくクルーズできます。船長さんはマライヤキャリー似のエンジェル。すごいスピードで進んでいきます。途中鯨を発見。すぐ近くで見ることができ感激。親切にイルカやくじらを探しながら進むので退屈しません。
シュノーケルは透明な水の中、色とりどりの熱帯魚がたくさんいます。こんなにきれいな水や、シュノーケルポイントは初めてです。時間も十分ありお勧めです。
今回インターネットで申し込み、自分たちで手続きしましたがうまく行きました。スタッフの対応も迅速で満足です。
みなさんが書いているとおり、すべて英語なのでその点だけ残念。必要なことは理解できましたが、観光ポイントの説明が聞き取れず惜しいです。たいへんよいツアーなので、ぜひ日本人向けのツアーができること希望します。
追伸・子供2人(中学生)はもう一度行きたいと今も行ってます。皆さんも楽しんでください。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my son. Unfortunately, there were strong winds, and the waves were high, making the water murkier than usual, but thanks to Alan's precise guidance, we were able to see sea turtles up close. Having a guide who knows the area inside and out allows you to enjoy Hanauma Bay at a higher level with peace of mind. The tour is a bit pricier than others, but it was worth every penny. I was worried about my English, but Japanese was more than enough.
息子と二人で参加させていただきました。あいにくの強風続きで、波も高く水中もいつになく濁っていましたが、アランさんの的確なガイドで、間近にウミガメを見ることができました。現地を知り尽くしたガイドさんがつくことで、安心していつもよりワンランク上のハナウマ湾を楽しめると思います。ほかのツアーより多少値段は張りますが、それだけの価値が有るツアーでした。英語が不安でしたが、日本語だけで充分でした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/04 |
Reviewed by: William
To start off with when we were making reservations transportation aparently wasn't available. Don't let them tell you that. They have vans and make pick-ups from the hotel we stayed in. We took the big island spectacular 2 hour. It was nice. The volcano part wasn't what i thought. I expected to see flowing lava. All you see is the top crust of past lava flows. Even the volcano vent wasn't what I thought it would be. The VOG was so thick thast about all you could see. A little let down. Although the 2nd part was the tropical rain forest. We had a nice ride along the ocean front. Went up the valleys and saw more waterfalls than I could keep track of. Pilot even sighted some whales and circled for us. Wind turbulance in some of the valleys made me tighten my seat belt a bit. Later I learned the pilot is a retired coast guard pilot. Wish I knew that going in, I would have been a bit more relaxed.
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/04 |
Reviewed by: rayray
I definitely want to participate again! The boat was fast and it was so much fun. The staff really helped to create a lively atmosphere. The moment I saw a dolphin's fin right in front of me was just moving. From what I gather from blogs and such, it seems like it wasn't a "too wonderful situation," but it was still very touching. The turtles also made an appearance. The blue sea, the coastline, and the sun were just breathtaking. My mother, who can't swim, was with us and she was quite happy. (Although it seemed she struggled a bit after jumping into the sea and drinking a lot of seawater, she didn't say she wouldn't go again; instead, she renewed her determination to go again!) It was that refreshing. You can enjoy colorful fish up close while snorkeling, feeling like you're swimming in an aquarium. I highly recommend it for families with children. While wind protection is necessary on the boat, our family had a great time without needing to rent wetsuits.
また絶対に参加したいと思います!!
ボートもスピードがあり、楽しかったー。
スタッフももちろん盛り上げてくれました。
目の前にイルカのヒレが見えた瞬間なんて、もう、感動です。ブログ等から察するに、「素晴らしすぎる状況」ではなかったように思いますが、十分感動します。
カメもちゃんと姿を見せてくれたし。
あの蒼い海と海岸線と太陽でもう、やられます。
泳げない母も一緒でしたが、かなり喜んでました。
(海へ飛び込んだ際に海水をずいぶん飲んで苦しんだようでしたが、二度と行かない、と言わないばかりか、また行く!!の決意を新たにしていました)
それほどにリフレッシュさせてくれます。
シュノーケリングでも色鮮やかなサカナを間近に堪能できます。水族館を泳いでいる気分になれるくらいです。
子どもさんのいるファミリーにはかなりオススメです。
ボートの上での風対策は必要ですが、私たち家族はウェットスーツを借りることも無く楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/02 |
Reviewed by: IZUMI
I applied on the afternoon of March 25th when I arrived. It was a cold day with occasional rain like a downpour.
My 16-year-old daughter, who was snorkeling for the first time, was worried about not being able to stand in the deeper areas, but the guide held her hand the whole time, so it was fine.
We saw sea turtles—they were so majestic. I was really happy to see them up close.
It was cold, but it was by far the most wonderful experience of this trip.
3月25日着いた日の午後に申し込みしました。
スコールのような雨が時々降る寒い日でした。
シュノーケルが初めての16歳の娘は足の立たないところはいけないと心配していましたが、ガイドの方がずっと手をつないで連れて行って下さり大丈夫でした。
ウミガメ見ました~すっごい悠々としていましたよ。
本当に間近で見られてうれしかったです。
寒かったけれど今回の旅行の中ではぴか一に素晴らしい体験でした。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Judi
This was a first for myself, daughter and two 16 year old granddaughters. Our guide was Allyn and he was very experienced, making us all feel confident and safe. We all really enjoyed this activity and will do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather was somewhat okay with strong winds, cold temperatures, and a mix of sunshine and clouds, but since I checked the low tide times and participated, a wide sandy beach appeared on the sandbar, and it was incredibly beautiful.
A beach emerged in the middle of the sea, surrounded by very clear water, and I was moved by the scenery I had never seen before.
The snorkeling was cold, but I was able to borrow a wetsuit, so I could swim without feeling too cold. I was excited to see many larger fish than I expected.
They provide life jackets, so even if you can't swim, you can still snorkel. My 8-year-old and 5-year-old children participated as well, but when it came to snorkeling, they started to get scared of swimming in water where they couldn't touch the bottom, and I thought they would have to give up. However, the staff kindly prepared a small inflatable boat, allowing the children to clearly see the fish in the water from the boat.
I am very grateful for their kindness. We were able to see about 15 sea turtles, right in front of us. Those who entered the water early were able to swim together with them.
It might be a bit cold at this time of year, but I was able to see the best scenery that you can't see in Japan and had a wonderful time swimming with the fish.
風が強くて寒くて晴れたり曇ったりで、天候はまぁまぁでしたが干潮の時間を調べて参加したためサンドバーの砂浜が広範囲に現れ、最高にきれいでした。
海の真ん中に砂浜が現れ、まわりはとてもきれいな海で見たことのない景色に感動しました
シュノーケルは、寒かったのですがウエットスーツを貸してもらえたので泳ぐときは寒い思いをせずやることができました。
思っていたより大きな魚が沢山見れ興奮しました。
ライフジャケットを貸していただけるので、泳げなくてシュノーケルできます。
8歳と5歳の子供も参加しましたが、シュノーケルになると足の届かない海で泳ぐことを怖がり始め、断念せざるおえないと思っていましたが、スタッフの方が小さいビニールボートを用意してくださって、子供もボートの上から海の中の魚をはっきり見ることができました。
とても親切にしてくださり感謝しています。
海亀も15匹くらい見ることができました。
それも目の前で。
早く海に入った人は、一緒に泳ぐこともできました
今の時期、少し寒いかもしれませんが、日本では見れない最高の景色を見れ、魚と泳ぐことができ楽しい思いをすることができました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
In November 2009, I participated with my mother, who is in her 60s. Both my mother and I have scuba diving licenses, but since we were going, we wanted to request a guide who knows Hanauma Bay inside and out.
Our guide, Alan, speaks Japanese fluently. My mother seemed a bit anxious since it had been a while since she was last in the ocean, but since we were the only two participants, the guide kindly held my mother's hand and guided us through the water. My mother's face was very happy when we came out of the water.
He knew exactly where the corals and fish were, making for a rich tour experience. I've been to Hanauma Bay several times, but there were many points I could never find on my own.
The guide brought a large cooler-like container where we could store our valuables and the T-shirts we wore. The safety management was excellent.
2009年の11月に60代の母と2人で参加しました。
母も私もスキューバーダイビングの免許を持っているのですが
行くからにはハナウマ湾を知り尽くしているガイドさんにお願いしたいと申し込みました。
ガイドのアランさんは日本語ぺらぺらです。
母は久しぶりの海で少し不安そうでしたが、その時の参加者は私達2人だけだったので
ガイドさんは母の手を繋いで、海の中をとても親切に案内してくれました。
海から上がった時の母の顔はとても楽しそうでした。
どこら辺に珊瑚や魚がいるかを良く知り尽くしていて、内容の濃いツアーでした。
ハナウマ湾は何度か行っていますが、自分ではなかなか見つけられないポイントばかりでした。
ガイドさんが大きなクーラーボックスのような入れ物を持ってきてくれて
その中に貴重品や着てきたTシャツを入れる事が出来ます。
安全管理もバッチリです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This is the second time we took Capt Bob's cruise, and it was as much fun as the first. The staff is always lots of fun and playful and really care about the customers. They always make sure you have a good time and there is lots to see and do. If you don't want to snorkel, you are welcome to sun bathe on the catamaran, no one forces you to do anything.
The staff answers all questions and it's a very fun afternoon adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/22 |
Reviewed by: yuka
I was able to go just when the sandbar was out, and I saw a very beautiful sea (^−^). Also, I was really happy to see many sea turtles. ☆ The staff were very kind and taught us well, and I definitely want to participate again! The time spent on the boat wasn't too long, so even for someone like me who gets seasick, I had a great time!!!
ちょうどサンドバーが出ている時間にいけて、とても綺麗な海が見れました(^−^)
また、ウミガメも沢山見れて本当によかったです。☆
スタッフさんも丁寧に教えてくれて、是非また参加したいと思っています!
船に乗っている時間もそんなに長くないので、船酔いの私にも十分楽しめました!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/17 |
Reviewed by: ゆきりん
We participated with our elementary school child, making three of us.
Snorkeling in a beautiful cove.
The kids were thrilled to jump into the sea from a slide on the boat.
For lunch, they grilled hamburgers right there, and we got to make our own burgers.
Freshly grilled was definitely delicious.
Since we could only play for a little over two hours, I wish we could have stayed a bit longer.
小学生の子供を連れて3人で参加しました。
きれいな入り江でのシュノーケル。
船から滑り台で海に飛び込めたりするので、子供は大喜びでした。
ランチは、その場でハンバーグをジュ―ジュ―焼いて、ハンバーガーを作ってくれます。
焼きたてはやっぱり美味しかったです。
時間的に2時間ちょっとしか遊べないので、もう少し長く滞在出来たら良かったと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was an early morning tour, but my child was full of anticipation to meet the dolphins! Surprisingly, we quickly spotted a pod of dolphins. At first, my child was sulking because they couldn't use the snorkel well, but they persevered to see the dolphins. We were truly satisfied to see so many dolphins up close.
Also, the sea turtles were unexpectedly cute! Despite the presence of people, they approached us. When my child popped their head above the water, they came face to face with a sea turtle, and it was quite a surprise, but it seems to have become the most enjoyable memory in Hawaii.
朝早いツアーでしたが、子どもはイルカに会えると期待満々!!意外にもすぐにイルカの群れを発見。シュノーケルがうまく使えずに初めはむくれていた子どももイルカ見たさにがんばりました。本当にたくさんのイルカを間近でみることができ大満足です。
また海がめが意外にかわいい!!人がいるにもかかわらず近寄ってきました。子どもが海面に顔を出すと同時に海がめとご対面、かなりびっくりしてましたがハワイで一番楽しい思い出になったようです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was looking for a tour to go snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay. I decided to join this tour, which seemed more active and enjoyable, as it offered rafting on a rubber boat and a high chance of encountering whales and dolphins!
There was one other Japanese couple (four of us in total), along with about ten other people. Just a few minutes after getting on the boat, we encountered a whale, which was a surprise since I was just hoping to catch a glimpse! After that, we were able to see the magnificent whales multiple times. There was even a moment when a whale appeared right in front of us, almost colliding with the boat, but that close encounter left a lasting impression and became the highlight of my trip.
As for snorkeling, I felt there were fewer colorful fish than I had imagined, but I was still satisfied just enjoying the atmosphere! On our way back, we also got to see dolphins jumping. The boat had a great sense of speed, making it a truly enjoyable time for active travelers. I think knowing English would enhance the experience even more.
On the day of the tour, there were some reservation mix-ups that caused inconvenience, but the staff handled everything with great care, and I am truly grateful to them. It was an incredibly satisfying tour! I highly recommend it to anyone going to the Big Island, and I hope to participate again someday with my children.
For those bringing a camera, I think it's best to be cautious (you might get splashed). I decided against bringing my DSLR and opted for a compact camera instead. However, there were people taking photos with DSLRs as well.
ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングをしたくてツアーを探していました。
ゴムボートでのラフティングを楽しめる!クジラやイルカとの遭遇率も高い!と言う事で、大きな船ではなく、アクティブに楽しめそうなこちらのツアーに参加。
日本人は私達と同じ新婚カップルが1組(計4人)。他には10名程の方が一緒でした。ボートに乗って数分で、少しでも見えたらいいなーと思っていたクジラと遭遇!本当にビックリ。その後、何度も迂回しすばらしいクジラの姿を見ることができました。ボートにぶつかりそうなほど、目の前にクジラが現れるというハプニングもありましたが、この間近で見たクジラが目に焼きついていて、旅行中の一番の思い出になっています。
シュノーケリングは、想像よりもカラフルな魚は少なかったような気がしますが、雰囲気を楽しむだけでも充分満足!帰り際には、イルカが飛び跳ねる姿も見ることができました。とにかくボートはかなりのスピード感がありました。アクティブ派にとっては本当に気持ちの良い時間だと思います。英語が出来ると、より楽しめると思います。
当日は予約の手違い等で、大変ご迷惑をかけてしまいました。全て丁寧に対応してくださって、スタッフの方々には本当に感謝しています。本当に大満足のツアーでした!!ハワイ島へ行く方には是非お勧めしたいツアーです。そして、いつか子供を連れて参加したいと思いました。
◎カメラを持っていかれる方は、やはり気をつけたほうがいいと思います。(しぶきがかかります)私は一眼レフは断念し、コンデジにしました。でも、一眼レフ持って撮影している方もいましたよ。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: おりふぁら
I was originally scheduled to participate on February 27, but due to a tsunami warning from the earthquake in Chile, I had to cancel... I ended up being stuck in the hotel during such nice weather, but when I called Alan and the tour company, they were very accommodating and I was able to reschedule for March 1. Thank you very much!
The sea in heaven is truly blue! Emerald! It was so beautiful! However, the wind was really strong, and the captain seemed to be in a good mood, saying, "The wind is strong!" (laughs). Even though I was shivering, I enjoyed the heavenly sea in the area where the tide had receded. The white sand was probably affected by the wind, as there wasn't much, but I will never forget the excitement of standing in the blue sea.
For snorkeling, since the wind was strong and the current was fast, I couldn't swim, so I just watched from the boat, but that alone was satisfying. Next time, I will practice swimming! I was able to see turtles about ten times from the boat. The food was delicious, and the crew was entertaining, so I was very satisfied!
I hope to go again on a really sunny day! Thank you!
本当は2月27日に参加予定だったのですが、チリの大地震による津波警報が出てキャンセルに…
すごくいい天気の中ホテルに監禁状態になってしまい、Alan1さんや、催行会社に電話をしたら、とても良い対応をしてくれて、3月1日に日を変えて参加することが出来ました^^ありがとうございました!
天国の海は本当に青!エメラルド!すごくキレイでした!
ただ風がすごく強くてキャプテンも「カゼツヨイネー!」とご機嫌?でした笑。震えながらも潮が引いた場所で天国の海を満喫しました^^白い砂は、風の影響かな?あんまりなかったですが、青い海の中に立てた瞬間の感動は忘れられません。
シュノーケリングは風も強く潮の流れが早いということで、泳げない私は船から見ていましたが、それだけでも満足できました^^次は泳ぎの練習をしていくぞ!!船の上からも亀さんを10回ぐらい見ることができました^^ご飯もおいしかったし、クルーの皆さんもおもしろかったし、満足です!
次はすっごく晴れた時に行けたらいいなと思います!
ありがとうございました!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on February 21.
We joined as a family, but I was the only one who couldn't swim well, so I felt a bit anxious. However, I was drawn to the campaign where if four people participated, it would cost the price of three.
When we set off, my daughter was overjoyed with the speedboat! We saw the tail of a whale diving, discovered dolphins, and put on our snorkels and fins to jump in. Since it was my first experience with both snorkeling and fins, it was quite challenging. I could barely float, but the instructor helped me, and I was able to see the dolphins safely. Unfortunately, I borrowed a prescription snorkel, but it didn't fit well, and my vision was always a bit blurry, which was disappointing. My husband switched it for me partway through, and that one fit better.
This time, we couldn't go to the tropical fish spot, possibly due to the waves, which was a shame. We swam a lot with the dolphins instead, but it was a bit long for me as a beginner, and I got tired.
However, we were all satisfied to see the dolphins up close. If I could wish for anything, it would be to have time to check the condition of the snorkel...
I wonder if I can do a little better next time?
2月21日に参加しました。
私たちはファミリーで参加でしたが、私だけが、うまく泳ぐことが出来ず、少々不安ながら、キャンペーンで、4人参加すると、3人分の金額になるところに惹かれ申し込みました。
いざ出発、娘は、高速ボートにもとっても大喜び!!
くじらのダイビングの尻尾も見れ、イルカを発見し、シュノーケルとフィンを装着して、飛び込みます。
なにしろ、シュノーケルもフィンも初体験なので、やっぱり大変。浮かぶのが精一杯なところ、インストラクターさんが手を引っ張ってくれて、無事イルカを見ることができました。
ただ、度付きシュノーケルを借りたのですが、どうもうまくフィットせず、視界が終始ボーっとしてたのが、残念
途中、主人が取り替えてくれたのですが、そちらのほうがまだフィットしてましたね
今回は波があったせいか、熱帯魚のスポットにいかれなかったのも、残念。その分いるかとたくさん泳いだのですが、初心者の私には、ちょっと長くて、疲れました。
でも、いるかを近くで見れ、みんな満足しました。
欲をいえば、シュノーケルの状態を確認する時間があれば・・・・
次回は、もう少し上手にできるかな?
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Veronica
We went snorkeling. We saw the turtles and lot's of fish, octopus, moray eels. Then we went high speed sailing. Captain John and Rabbit are the most fun tour guides.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but I was excited to search for dolphins, enjoyed the thrill of the boat ride, and finally got to see the dolphins! I was able to see them quite closely, and I also got to see wild dolphins up close while snorkeling. They passed by in the blink of an eye, but even when they were out of sight, I could hear their sounds, which was mystical. I was also happy to see sea turtles. I went alone, but I had fun talking with the staff and other customers.
天気が悪かったのが残念でしたが、ドキドキしながらイルカを探し、その間はボートのスリルを楽しみ、やっとイルカに会えました!
結構近くで見れたし、シュノーケルでも近くで自然のイルカを見ることができました。あっという間に通り過ぎてしまいますが、見えなくても声が聞こえたりして、神秘的でした。
海ガメもみれて嬉しかったです。
ひとりで行きましたが、スタッフやほかのお客さんと話したりして楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/25 |
Reviewed by: さとみん
I went on February 18. It was early in the morning and I was sleepy, but the weather was nice and perfect for seeing dolphins.
All the participants were Japanese. The staff spoke Japanese well (there were also Japanese staff), so I had no trouble with conversations at all.
When we went out to sea, other tours (like Dolphin University) were already lined up to see dolphins, so we explored the sea in the meantime.
And then, there was a whale!! Someone from our tour spotted a whale under the boat. It was so exciting. We were able to see a whale spouting water several times up close afterward, which was amazing. The staff said that this was quite rare.
To swim with the dolphins, we went close to them by boat and then dove into the sea! However, since they were moving, it was difficult to swim right next to them. But on my second try, I was able to swim close enough to see them clearly.
The waves were rough, so the sea turtles were swimming near the bottom, but I was able to see them. Unfortunately, there were no fish. The boat ride was fast and really fun.
And since it was winter, it was cold. A wetsuit is essential. I thought about only bringing small change, but I was glad I heard in advance that I would need $10. After getting wet, it was cold to move against the wind, so something to wear over was necessary.
One person got seasick, so if you're worried about that, it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
Overall, I was satisfied because I was able to see both the whale and the sea turtles. I even bought the DVD.
2月18日に行きました。
朝早くて眠かったですが、お天気もよくいるか日和★
参加者はみんな日本人でした。スタッフの方も日本語が上手で(日本人もいました)会話には全然困りませんでした。
海に出ると既に他のツアー(イルカ大学など)がイルカを見るために並んでいたのでその間に海を散策。
と、クジラがいました!!
同じツアーの人が船の下にいるクジラも発見。大興奮でした。その後も数回潮を吹くクジラが近くで見られ、大感激。
スタッフの人もこんなことは珍しいといっていました。
イルカと泳ぐのは近くまで船で行って海へダイブ!するのですがやっぱり動いているのですぐ近くで泳ぐのは難しかったです。
が、2回目のトライで目視できるほど近くで泳いでいました。
波が荒かったので海がめも底の方を泳いでいましたが見れました。魚は残念ながらいませんでした。
ボートのライドはスピードがあってすごく楽しかったです。
そしてやっぱり冬だったので寒かった。ウエットスーツ必須です。お金は小銭しかもって行かないでおこうと思っていましたが、10ドルいると事前に聞いたおかげで助かりました。
ぬれた後は風を切って進むのが寒いので羽織るものなど必要ですね。
1人酔われた方もみえたので、不安な方は酔い止め飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。
トータルではクジラもいるかも海がめも見れたので満足です。DVDも買っちゃいました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/24 |
Reviewed by: るんるん
We went as a family of eight. It was really cold on the day of our visit, and most people rented wetsuits. I was looking forward to snorkeling, but unfortunately, the weather made the waves too strong, which was difficult for beginners, so I couldn't do it. Later, when I asked another tour guide, they told me that the sandbar isn't a place for snorkeling. When I did it in Guam before, there were no waves and no coral, so I could just float around, but it seemed like you had to swim here, which was disappointing.
However, my 81-year-old grandmother had never been in the ocean until this year, and she enjoyed her first experience while wearing a wetsuit. The sandbar had quite a low tide, so all eight of us held hands and jumped together, making it a really fun family trip.
家族8人で行きました。
当日はとっても寒くて、ほとんどの人がウエットスーツを借りてました。私はシュノーケリングを楽しみにしてたのですが、あいにくの天候で波の流れが早く初心者には難しくて出来ませんでした。あとでほかのツアーのガイドさんに聞いたら、サンドバーではシュノーケリングやるところじゃないよ~って言われました。前にグアムでやったときは全然波のないサンゴなどもないところで囲いをつけてやったので、ぷかぷか浮いてるだけだったので私でも出来ましたが、ここでは泳げないとダメみたいで残念でした。
でも、81歳のおばあちゃんはこの年まで海に入ったことがなかったそうで、ウエットスーツ着ながら初体験を楽しんでいました。
サンドバーは潮がけっこう引いてたので、8人全員で手をつないでジャンプしてとっても楽しい家族旅行になりました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Katy
My family and i had an amazing time on this trip. The crew is amazing and very welcoming and easy to get along with. Playing water volleyball was interesting but very very fun! I would recomend this tour to anybody who wants to have fun and who wants to see some cool fish.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/21 |
Reviewed by: ユーミン
On our first trip to Hawaii, we found a plan that allowed us to enjoy the beautiful ocean, snorkeling, and sea turtles. On the day we participated, there was a Japanese guide who was very friendly. The crew was also cheerful, making for an exciting sailing experience.
The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, even more so than in photos, and playing volleyball there was the best. Although we didn't speak any English, it was true that "expressions speak louder than words."
There seem to be mixed opinions about the lunch, but the freshly grilled patties in burgers on the boat were fantastic for us. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles while snorkeling, but it was still very appealing, even though it was a bit cold.
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with this activity in terms of price, staff, and content. We were even generous with the tips (laughs). Thank you very much!
初ハワイで、綺麗な海、シュノーケリング、海ガメのを堪能できるプランは・・・と探して決定しました。私たちが参加した日は日本人ガイドさんもいらっしゃって非常に親しみやすかったです。クルーも陽気なメンバーでわくわくするセーリングです。
サンドバーは写真では伝え切れないくらい綺麗ですし、そんなサンドバーにネットを立てて行うバレーボールも最高でした。英語全くな私たちでしたが『表情は言葉以上にものを語る』ですね。
お昼については賛否両論があるようですが、船の上で焼きたてのパテをパンに挟んだハンバーガーは私たちにとってはサイコーでした。
残念ながらシュノーケリングでは海がめには遭遇できませんでしたが、それでも十分に魅力的でした。少し寒かったですが。
トータルで見てこちらのアクティビティは価格面、スタッフ、内容すべてにおいて大満足でした。チップ奮発してまうほどです(笑)
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Furu
I can't swim at all, but I thought that if I wore a life jacket, I would float. I figured that if I put on a snorkel, I could manage to breathe somehow. After all, swimming with wild dolphins and encountering sea turtles is something you can't do every day, right? I was so excited that right after signing up, I even dreamed about swimming with dolphins.
On the day of the event, I had just arrived in Hawaii the day before, so waking up early was tough. But for the dolphins and sea turtles, it was worth it! By the way, the staff from Dolphin Middle School even gave us a morning call! On the bus ride there, we listened to explanations and once we arrived at the port, we rented wet suits and put them on right there, ready to go. As soon as we left the port, there were dolphins!
To get into the sea, we had to put on fins and snorkels, and one by one, jump in from the back of the boat. I was scared to jump in since I can't swim... But I was pushed to hurry, so I steeled myself and jumped in. From that moment, I panicked and couldn't focus on learning from the dolphins. I couldn't keep up with everyone and was just trying to stay afloat in the water. At first, I clung to my husband, but then suddenly, I found myself being pulled along by Yuriko, the instructor and class member for that day, who was holding my hand!
She guided me to the dolphins, allowing me to swim along with her (^^) I was so moved! It felt like I was in a dream. But this was all thanks to Yuriko! Without her support, I might have just floundered in the sea (^^; I am incredibly grateful! Thank you! I was also impressed by how attentive she was. She wasn't just an accompanying instructor; she provided solid support and was very observant. Amazing! I was thrilled by the dolphins, but I was equally touched by Yuriko's support☆ She quickly remembered the names of everyone on the tour, and two days later, I was surprised when she called out to me in town (>_<).
Anyway, I got sidetracked... After swimming with the dolphins, we returned to the boat and headed to the next spot. This time, we went to meet the sea turtles☆ Here too, we...
私は、まったく泳げないんですがライフジャケットつければ浮くし。
シュノーケルつければ、息継ぎもなんとかなるだろうと言う考えで申し込みました。
だって、野生のイルカと泳げてウミガメにも出会えるなんて、普通じゃできないでしょ?
すごい楽しみで仕方なくて、申し込んだ直後にイルカと泳いでる夢見ちゃったりして。
当日、ハワイに着いた次の日だったので早起きは辛かったですけど。
イルカとウミガメのためなら、なんのその!
ちなみに、イルカ中学のスタッフの方がモーニングコールもしてくれます!!
行きのバスの中で、説明等を聞き。
港に着いて、ウエットスーツをレンタルしてその場で着て、いざ出陣。
港を出てすぐにもうイルカ先生がいるの!!
で、海へと繰り出すには、足ひれとシュノーケルをつけ、ボートの後ろから順番に、つるんっと飛び込むんだけど。
泳げない私、飛び込むのも怖くて。。
でも、早く!と押されるので、意を決して飛び込みました。
もう、その時からパニックで、イルカ先生から学ぶ所じゃなくなった私。
到底、みんなにも着いていけないし、海の中にいるのに精一杯。
始めは、旦那にしがみついてたけど、ふっと急にぐいぐい引っ張られるように泳ぐ私。
あれ?と思ったら、なんとその日のインストラクターであり学級員でもあるYurikoさんが私の手を握って泳いでくれてるではありませんか!!
イルカ先生の所にぐいぐい連れて行ってくれるので、追いかけるように一緒に泳ぐことができました(^^)
もう、ちょー感激!!夢の中にいるみたいで。
でも、これも学級員のYurikoさんのお陰です!あのサポートが無かったら、海でもがいて終了だったかもです(^^;
すごいとっても感謝☆ありがとう!
というか、よく見てるな~と思いました。
ただ、付き添うインストラクターではなくサポートをしっかりしてくれるし、よく気がつくし。すごい!!
イルカにも大感激だったけど。Yurikoさんのサポートにも感激でした☆
ツアーに参加している人の名前もすぐに覚えてくれて、ツアー後2日経って、町中で声かけられたのにはびっくりしちゃいましたよ(>_<)
で、話しがづれましたが。。
イルカ先生と泳いで一度、船に戻り次のスポットへ。
今度はウミガメ先生に会いにいきました☆
ここでも、す
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I have been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first experience at a sandbar. Even though it's offshore, the sand made from crushed coral allows you to stand. It's surprising that not only can you stand, but it feels like just the tips of your feet are in the water. Standing in the middle of the ocean is astonishing. I think you may have seen it in TV commercials. Experiencing it in person was incredibly moving. I had fun playing beach volleyball with foreign staff and guests near the sandbar. Since I was the only Japanese participant, I hope more shy Japanese people will join in. We spent 45 minutes on the sandbar. While moving by boat to the snorkeling spot, I saw many green sea turtles coming up to the surface to breathe. It's reassuring that the staff swims with you during snorkeling. A lot of fish came to the bait, making for a fun time. It seems that even first-time snorkelers can enjoy it.
ハワイは何十回も行っていますが、サンドバーへ行ったのは初めての体験でした。サンゴが波で砕けてできた砂が積って居るのは沖合なのに足が立ちます。足が立つどころか足の先だけが海中にある感じで驚きます。海のど真ん中に立っているのは驚きです。テレビのCMとかで見たことあると思います。実際に体験するとそれはスゴイ感動モノでした。サンドバーのそばで外国人スタッフの人と海外からのお客さんと一緒にビーチバレーをして楽しみました。日本人はわたし一人だけの参加だったので、引っ込み思案な日本の人たちも参加してほしいなあと思いました。サンドバーでは45分間上陸していました。シュノーケルする場所へ船で移動してるときは、ミドリウミガメが水面にいっぱい顔を出して息継ぎしている姿がドンドン見れました。シュノーケルの時にはスタッフも一緒に泳いでいるので安心です。餌に魚がイッパイ寄ってきて楽しい時間でした。シュノーケル初体験者も楽しめるようですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the sandbar for the first time. It takes about 30 minutes by bus from the Waikiki hotel to the Kaneohe pier. After getting off the bus, I transferred to a boat to go. The foreign male staff on the bus shared interesting stories, so I wasn't bored. While on the boat to the sandbar, the staff sang songs for us. There were many foreign participants, but there were also Japanese female staff who provided explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring. When we boarded the boat and saw Chinaman's Hat, we arrived at the sandbar. This time, the water depth was about 20 centimeters. It was fun to play volleyball in the middle of the ocean. For those who were snorkeling for the first time, they allowed practice there. After that, we returned to the boat for lunch. The hamburger for lunch was very delicious. Drinks were also free and unlimited. After that, we moved by boat to another snorkeling spot. During the transfer, we were able to see many turtles, which was enjoyable. When snorkeling, feeding the fish attracted a lot of them, and I was able to swim happily over the coral.
サンドバーに初めて参加しました。
ワイキキホテルからバスでカネオヘの桟橋まで30分ぐらいで到着します。バスを降りて桟橋から船に乗り換えて行きました。バスの中でも外国人男性のスタッフが面白い話をしてくれて退屈しません。船でサンドバーに行く間もスタッフが歌を歌ってくれます。外国人の参加が多いですが日本人女性のスタッフもいますから日本語説明してくれますので安心です。船に乗ってチャイナマンズハットが見えてくるとサンドバーに到着しました。今回は20センチくらいの水深でした。
海の真ん中でバレーボールをしたりと手も楽しいです。
シュノーケルが初めての人はそこで練習もさせてくれます。
その後船に戻ってランチが始まります。
ランチのハンバーガーはとても美味しかったです。
ドリンクも無料で飲み放題でした。
その後またシュノーケルをする場所まで船で移動しました。
移動のときも亀をたくさん見ることができて楽しかったです。シュノーケルは、餌をやるといっぱい魚が寄ってきてサンゴの上を楽しく泳ぐことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/15 |
Reviewed by: BSB広
I've never seen such a beautiful sea... I was moved.
It's not like the shallow waters in Japan; in the morning, due to the tides, the sand doesn't show, so you definitely have to walk in the areas where the tide has gone out.
I also enjoyed snorkeling, and the BBQ was delicious—I'll definitely go again!
今まで見たこともない美しい海・・・感動しました。
日本の海にある浅瀬ではないんですね、午前中は潮の満ち引きの関係で砂が顔を出さないとか、絶対潮が引いたとこを歩かなきゃ駄目ですよね。
シュノーケリングも楽しめましたしBBQも美味しかったー、絶対もう一度行く!
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen
This was a great activity. We didn't see as many difference colored fish as I thought we would, but we did swim with the fish and see some sea turtles.
The sailing part was the most enjoyable. I could have stayed out all day.
The crew was friendly and helpful.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: ヨッコ
I researched the data and it was perfectly low tide, so I participated in the afternoon BBQ tour. The staff created a fun atmosphere, and I ended up having a great time. The BBQ lunch was unexpectedly delicious, and I even encountered sea turtles while snorkeling.
At Sandwalk, we had plenty of time, and the staff took photos of all the participants and uploaded them to the website, so I was able to see them right after returning home, which helped me recall the enjoyable time we had. It not only reminded me of our experience but also of the other participants, making it even more memorable.
If I could wish for something, I would like the snorkeling time to be longer. While I understand the importance of the explanations, I felt they were a bit lengthy. They are necessary for beginners, but not for those who are more experienced. Perhaps grouping participants according to their skill levels would be a good idea.
Also, one of the photos taken is sold, but I was disappointed because I thought it would be a larger size, not the standard size. Honestly, $10 is quite expensive for that, especially since the backing is very plain.
Overall, I really enjoyed the content and felt it was worth participating in.
データを調べてバッチリ干潮時だったので、午後のBBQツアーに参加しました。スタッフの方の楽しい雰囲気作りにいつの間にか乗せられてとても楽しむことができました。予想以上に美味しかったBBQランチ、シュノーケルでは海亀とも出会えました。
サンドウオークではたっぷりと時間があり、参加者全員の写真を撮りHPにアップしてくれたので、帰国後は直ぐに見ることができて楽しかった時間を思い出せました。自分達だけでなく、参加者の方々を思い出せるのでより思い出深くなると思います。
欲を言えば、シュノーケルの時間をもっと長く取れると良いなと思います。大切だとは思いますが、説明時間が長いと思いました。初心者には必要ですが、慣れている方には不要ですから。
力量に合わせてグループ分けしてはどうでしょうか。
また、撮ってくれた写真1枚は販売されますが、普通サイズではなく一回り大きなサイズだと思っていたのでがっかりしました。
あれで$10は正直高いです。台紙も全く色気なしですから。
内容的にはとっても楽しめて参加して良かったと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/12 |
Reviewed by: アパッチ
We moved to the designated harbor by rental car. The location was easy to find, so we didn't get lost.
At the reception, we received a Japanese guide, and by reading through it, we understood the overall outline of the tour.
After that, we departed from the harbor. That day, besides the two of us Japanese, there were four American family members and two German couples, making a total of eight people.
We did a brief self-introduction when boarding (of course in English). The captain and another staff member spoke only English, so we couldn't catch most of the guide during the trip, but it wasn't a problem for participating. However, it was true that understanding English would make it more enjoyable, as others mentioned.
The small rubber boat runs at an incredible speed, so it shakes a lot. If you dislike this or get seasick, it would defeat the purpose of joining this tour. On the other hand, for those who enjoy this, the tour would be fantastic. We were in the latter group, so we had a great time.
Along the way, we were able to see many whales and dolphins, and snorkeling allowed us to see beautiful fish (though it was a bit cold…).
Overall, it was a wonderful tour for us. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy activities like the ones mentioned above.
Lastly, you can't go to the restroom during the tour, which lasts just over four hours, so I was a bit troubled by that…
レンタカーで指定されたハーバーまで移動。場所はわかりやすく迷うことはありませんでした。
受付で日本語のガイドをもらい、一通り読むことで、ツアー全体像がわかります。
その後、ハーバーから出発。その日は我々日本人2名以外は、アメリカ人ファミリー(?)4名とドイツ人(?)夫婦2名の計8名。
乗船時に簡単な自己紹介(もちろん英語)をしました。船長ともう一人のスタッフは英語オンリーのため、途中のガイドはほとんど聞きとれませんでしたが、参加する上での問題はありませんでした。ただ、英語がわかるともっと楽しくなるという他の方のご意見はもっともでした。
小さなゴムボートは物凄いスピードで走りますので揺れも凄いです。これが嫌いだったり船酔いしてしまうとこのツアーに参加する意味がなくなります。逆にこれが好きな人にとってこのツアーは最高でしょう。我々は後者でしたのでとても楽しめました。
途中、多くの鯨やイルカも見ることができましたし、シュノーケリングは綺麗な魚たちを見ることもできました(ちょっと寒かったけど…)。
全体的に我々にとってはすばらしいツアーでした。上記のようなアクティビティーが好きな方にはぜひお勧めします。
最後に、4時間ちょっとのツアー中トイレに行けませんので、私はちょっと困りました…。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I circled around Oahu, and the sandbar was the most beautiful and left the biggest impression on me. There were about 20 participants, and among them, there were 7 Japanese, including us, and there was also a Japanese staff member, which made me feel very secure.
Standing in the shallow waters in the middle of the ocean was a surreal sight, and enjoying beer and BBQ while looking at the scenery of the sea transitioning from transparent to a light turquoise blue was pure happiness. We also played beach volleyball with a net set up, and I was able to have fun interacting with foreign participants despite the language barrier.
Photos taken from any angle and of any person turned out beautifully. Moreover, it wasn't just that; we also had opportunities for sea turtle watching and snorkeling, making it an absolutely perfect tour. I highly recommend it!
オアフ島を1周したのですが、サンドバーはその中でも1番きれいで1番印象に残りました。参加者は20名程でそのうち日本人は私たちを含めて7名、日本人のスタッフもいてとても安心しました。
海の真ん中に浅瀬が浮かびそこに自分が立っている不思議な光景と、海は透明から淡いターコイズブルーへと広がるその景色を見ながらのビールとバーべQは幸せすぎました。またネットが張られビーチバレーをしました。言葉が通じない外国の方とも楽しく交流もできました。写真はどの角度からでも、どんな人でも絵になります。また、それだけではなく海がめ観察やシュノーケリングなど、まさに至れり尽くせりの最高のツアーでした。絶対お勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/06 |
Reviewed by: taka
Hawaii is not just Oahu. Indeed, the Big Island is different. The sheer size and wonder of its natural beauty left me in awe. Seeing the flow of lava with my own eyes overwhelmed me with the differences compared to Japanese volcanoes. This is a sight that you can only understand by seeing it; the scale is indescribable. The schedule of leaving at 5 AM and returning at 8 PM was certainly tough. However, upon arriving at Kona Airport and making my way back from Hilo Airport, I truly felt the vastness and simplicity of the Big Island, and I sensed that I would choose to stay on the Big Island for my next trip. It was disappointing that the lava flow had stopped, but I look forward to the next time.
オアフ島のハワイだけがハワイではないですね。
確かにハワイ島は違います。
なんと言っても、その大自然の大きさと驚異に脱帽です。
溶岩の流れた様をこの目で見て、日本の火山との違いに圧倒されました。
これは見てみなければ分からない光景で、説明できない大きさです。
確かに朝5時出発で午後8時帰着のスケジュールは大変でした。
しかし、コナの空港に着き、ぐるっと回ってヒロの空港からの帰路でしたが、ハワイ島の大きさと素朴さを実感し、次回からの旅行にハワイ島での滞在を選択させる予感を覚えました。
溶岩の流れが止まっていて残念でしたが、次回に期待したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/06 |
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