Reviewed by: shizuka
My first overseas trip was to Hawaii.
What I was looking forward to the most was the class with the dolphins.
There were 10 Japanese participants, including my mother and me, 6 foreigners, and 4 staff members...
I guess that made for quite a large group?
I took a spot right at the front of the boat, and despite being blown by the strong wind, I had a really fun time.
After a short ride, we spotted a whale!
It was quite close, and I could hear the sound of it spouting water.
After seeing the whale, we went searching for the dolphin teachers...
There they were!
A bottlenose dolphin teacher.
However, it seemed that the bottlenose dolphin couldn't swim with us, so we just watched it, but it swam alongside the boat.
It was so close that I felt like I could almost touch it!
I was so excited and thrilled!
I wanted to keep playing tag with it... (laughs)
Though it was hard to say goodbye to the bottlenose dolphin, we moved on to search for the striped dolphin teacher.
Then we discovered a group of them!
I heard they were sleeping...
So, we quietly entered the water, trying not to splash, and put our faces in the water to watch the dolphin teachers.
Seeing so many dolphins swimming right below me was incredibly exciting and mysterious...
It's a shame I couldn't see them up close, but some participants might have had a good view?
I wanted to spend more time with the striped dolphins...
Reluctantly, we moved on to the next point to see the sea turtles.
Here, wearing life jackets was optional.
So, I decided not to wear one...
But it was cold, so I had borrowed a wetsuit from the start, which made it difficult to dive properly, but I was surprised to see a large sea turtle right next to me!
We swam together for a few seconds.
The sea turtle took a breath and dove deep, and I thought about following it, but I couldn't dive like the turtle... (sigh)
Next time I come to Hawaii, I definitely want to participate again!
I learned a few tips, so next time, I'm eager to see many dolphin teachers.
The only downside was that it was cold...
Am I just too sensitive to the cold? (laughs)
I'm looking forward to participating during a warmer season next time.
Thank you very much, and I hope to do this again!☆
初めての海外旅行が、今回のハワイ。
そして何よりも楽しみにしていたのが、【イルカ中学】の授業でした。
参加者は、私と母を含め、日本人が10名、外国の方が6名、スタッフさんが4名・・・。
人数的には、多かったのかな?
私はボートの真ん前を陣取りスゴイ風にあおられながらも、とっても楽しい時間でした。
少し走ると、クジラさんが♪
結構近くにいたりして、潮を吹く音が聞こえました。
クジラさんを見た後は、イルカ先生探しに。。。
いました!
バンドウイルカ先生が。
でも、バンドウ先生は一緒に泳ぐことが出来ないらしく、ミテルだけでしたが、ボートと一緒に泳いでくれました。
とっても近くで、手で触れそうな至近距離!
ドキドキワクワクです♪
ずっと一緒に追いかけっこをしたいくらい。。。(笑)
名残惜しかったけど、バンドウ先生とバイバイして、今度はハシナガイルカ先生探しに。
そして群れでいる先生を発見♪
話によると、寝てるそうな・・・?
なので、そぉ~っと海に入って足をばたつかせないようにして海に顔をつけてイルカ先生ウォッチング。
沢山のイルカ先生が、自分の真下をスゥ~ッって泳いでいくのは、とっても興奮で、とっても不思議で・・・。
至近距離では見れなかったのが残念ですが、参加者した人の中では、良い感じに見れた人もいたかも?
ハシナガ先生とも、もっともっと居たかったけど。。。
後ろ髪を引かれつつも、次のウミガメさんのポイントへ移動。
ココではライフジャッケットの着用は自由。
なので、私はなしにして・・・。
でも、寒かったので、最初からウェットスーツを借りてきてたので、うまく潜ったり出来ませんでしたが、大きなウミガメさんが、すぐ真横にいてビックリ!
数秒でしたが一緒に泳いでました。
ウミガメさんは、息を吸って?深く下へもぐって行ってしまい、ついていこうと思ったけど、ウミガメさんのようには潜れず。。。(苦笑)
次回ハワイに来たらまた絶対に参加させてもらいたいです♪
チョットコツを覚えたので、今度は、沢山イルカ先生を見る気満々です。
残念なのは、寒かったこと・・・。
私が寒がりすぎなのか?(笑)
もう少し暖かい時期に参加するのを楽しみにしています。
また、是非よろしくお願い致します☆
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather wasn't very good and it was a bit chilly, which was disappointing. However, the guide was very cheerful and it was fun. Also, we encountered a sea turtle, but it was really fast and we couldn't see it. It seems like the people at the front were able to see it... I want to try again. I would love to participate again!
あまり天気が良くなく肌寒かったので残念でした。でもガイドさんがとても陽気で楽しかったです。あと、ウミガメも遭遇したのですが、すごくスピードが速くてみられませんでした。先頭の方にいた人たちはみられたみたいでした。。。再チャレンジしたいなぁ。また、参加したいです!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/22 |
Reviewed by: まきこ
I wanted to meet the fish when I went to Hawaii, so I was looking for a tour. Since it was just my son, who is 10 years old and has never swum in the ocean, and me, a complete beginner, I thought we wouldn't be able to adventure without a guide. Although it was a bit pricey, I decided on this tour! I also read everyone's experiences and thought it sounded great.
If I remember correctly, the language option was only in English, but our guide, Alan, was very good at Japanese as he studied it in college and had lived in Nagoya.
After being picked up at the hotel, we adjusted our fin sizes at the shop and loaded our gear before heading to Hanauma Bay. It was a cold, cloudy day with strong winds. I thought there would be no place to put valuables, so I didn't bring any (I only had 10 dollars!). Alan had a locked box, but I felt embarrassed because I had nothing to put in it...
It was really cold, and my son was just shivering. Since we were the only participants, Alan and I held my son's hands and started swimming. We were able to see various fish, as if we were swimming in an aquarium, and we even encountered turtles! It was so moving!
I don't think I could have had this experience alone due to my fear. Alan was a gentle guide, and we made wonderful memories. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
ハワイに行ったらお魚さん達に会いたいなあと思い、ツアーを探していました。ほぼ初心者の私と海では泳いだことのない10歳の息子と二人だったのでガイドさんがいないと冒険できないなと思い、少々高めでしたがこのツアーに決定!
皆さんの体験談も読んでいいなと思いました。
記憶では言語の欄が、英語のみだったような気がしたのですが、ガイドのアランさんは大学で日本語を学び、名古屋にも住んでいたことがあるという日本語が上手な方でした。
ホテルでのピックアップが済むとお店でフィンのサイズをあわせ機材を積み込みハナウマ湾へ出発。
この日は風が強く曇っていて寒い日でした。置くところがないと思って貴重品は持っていかなかったのですが(10ドルしかもっていきませんでした!)アランさんが鍵つきのボックスを持っていましたが、何も入れるものがなくてはずかしいような・・・・
本当に寒い日で息子は寒くて震えているだけ・・参加したのが私達だけなのもあり、アランさんと私で息子の手を引いて泳ぎ始めると水族館の中を泳いでいるように色々なお魚、それから亀さんにも本当に会えました!感激です!
自分ひとりでは恐怖心もありこんな体験はできなかったと思います。またガイドのアランさん、ジェントルな方でした。素敵な思い出ができました。また機会があったら参加させていただきたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/20 |
Reviewed by: ぽんちゃん
We set off with a cheerful captain on a rafting boat! It was thrilling, like a roller coaster. Soon, a pod of dolphins welcomed us. The boat frequently stopped for breaks as we headed out to sea. During this time, the captain explained about the ocean and nature of the Big Island. Along the way, we encountered sharks, with their triangular fins circling the surface, giving us a "Jaws" feeling! Then we arrived at Kealakekua Bay! We quickly got off the boat to go snorkeling. There were fewer fish than I expected, but I still got to see various types of fish. The clear seawater made the coral reef beautiful. For lunch, after snorkeling, we enjoyed sandwiches and fruit on the boat anchored in Kealakekua Bay. It was a two-in-one activity where we could enjoy both rafting and snorkeling. During rafting, I had to brace my feet to avoid falling into the sea, so I had a bit of muscle soreness the next day!
陽気な船長さんとともに、ラフティングボートで出発!ジェットコースター気分でスリル満点。すぐにイルカさんの群れがお出迎えしてくれました。船はしばしば停止し、休憩を取りながら、沖へと向かって行きます。その間、ハワイ島の海や自然について船長さんが説明してくれます。途中、サメにも遭遇。三角のヒレが海面を旋回していて「ジョーズ」の気分!そしてケアラケクア湾へ到着!早速、ボートから降りてシュノーケリング。魚の数は思ったより少なかったですが、それでもいろいろな種類の魚たちに会えました。透明度のある海水で珊瑚礁もきれいでした。昼食はシュノーケリング後、ケアラケクア湾に停泊したボートの上で、サンドイッチ、果物をいただきました。ラフティングとシュノーケリングが楽しめ、一石二鳥のアクティビティでした。
ラフティングでは、海に落ちないように足を踏ん張るので、翌日はちょっと筋肉痛になりました~。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/19 |
Reviewed by: さとのすけ
I was thrilled to see manta rays up close after such a long time. My friend was shouting, "An alien is coming at us!" I highly recommend it.
マンタを身近に見れて久々ゾクゾクしました。ツレは「エイリアンが迫ってきた!」と騒いでました。お奨めですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated alone on April 13, 2009. I joined the morning course, and there were a total of five people in the group, including myself and a Canadian family of four (parents and two elementary school-aged sons). Our guide, Alan, was very proficient in Japanese and explained how to use the snorkeling equipment in a mix of Japanese and English.
As for the sea, while we could see large fish in the shallow areas, the visibility wasn't very high. Especially on this day, the waves were quite high, and even as someone with diving experience, I felt a bit nervous when swimming out. The two Canadian sons had one being guided by Alan and the other by their father, and it looked quite challenging for them. While it's hard to generalize since it depends on the weather, I recommend that those who are considering signing up and are new to snorkeling or not confident in their physical strength keep in mind that such situations can occasionally occur.
That said, the high satisfaction with the tour came from the beauty of the location at Hanauma Bay and the attentiveness of the guide! Before entering, we watched a 10-minute film, which was informative about environmental protection and safety in the ocean at Hanauma Bay.
If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate in this tour!
2009/4/13に女性ひとりで参加しました。
朝のコースに参加しましたが、私の他にカナダ人ファミリー4人(両親・小学生の息子さん2人)の計5人のグループでした。ガイドのアランさんは日本語がとても上手で、シュノーケリング道具の使い方などは日本語と英語を交え説明してくれました。
肝心な海は…というと、浅瀬に大きな魚が見られるものの、透明度はあまり高くなかったです。特にこの日は波が高く、沖に向かって泳ぐ場面ではダイビング経験者の私でも少し緊張しました(カナダ人の2人の息子さんは、ひとりはアランさんが、もうひとりはお父さんが手を引きながら一緒に泳いでいましたが…かなり大変そうでした^^;)
天候によるものなので一概には言えませんが、これから申し込まれる方でシュノーケリングが初めての方や体力に自信がない方は、稀にそういうケースもあることを頭の隅にいれておくことをオススメします。
とはいえ、ツアーの満足度が高かったのは、ハナウマ湾のロケーションの美しさとガイドさんの気配り!また入場前に10分ほどの映画を見るのですが、ハナウマ湾の環境保護と海の安全に対する意識の高さも勉強になり良かったです。
もしまたハワイに行く機会があれば、ぜひ参加したいと思えるツアーでした!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Hana
I participated with my cousin and her 5-year-old child. The weather was clear on the day, but the wind was very strong. The boat was rocking a lot, and we couldn't even eat the snacks that were served along the way. However, we encountered many dolphins. During the first try, we could even hear the dolphins' calls. Unfortunately, during the second try, we were late and couldn't see anything because I was calming the child who didn't want to get in the water, while others seemed very satisfied with the large number of whales they saw compared to the first try. It seems that it's a bit much for a 5-year-old. But it's okay to leave the child on the boat because the staff takes care of them. I brought my camera to take pictures of the dolphins, but the staff took many photos and will send them to us via email later. So, it seems better to just focus on watching the dolphins. We couldn't go to the Dragon Palace, but we did encounter whales and mantas. I think I will participate again next time.
いとことその子供(5歳)と3人で参加しました。
当日は、晴天でしたが、風がとても強かったです。
船は大揺れで、途中出された軽食も食べるどころではありませんでした。
ですが、たくさんのイルカに遭遇。一回目のトライでは、イルカの鳴き声まで聞くことができました。二回目のトライでは、出遅れてしまい何も見ることが出来ず、残念。というのも、水中に入らない子供をなだめていたからで、他の人たちは、一回目よりも大量のクジラに大満足のようでした。
やはり、5歳の子供には、無理のようです。でも、船上に子供を残しても、スタッフの方が面倒をみてくださるので大丈夫です。自分でイルカの写真を撮ろうとカメラを持っていったのですが、スタッフの方がたくさんの写真を撮っていて、あとでメールに送信してくださいます。ですから、ただ、イルカを見ることだけに専念する方がよさそうです。
竜宮城に行くことはできませんでしたが、クジラやマンタにも遭遇できましたよ。
また、次回も参加しようと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Darlene
The beach was beautiful. Very good for boogie boarding but snorkeling was not happening unless you took a thirty minute walk to get there with all of your equipment. To get to the beach was a five minute walk which was not bad but there was no transportation offered to the family to get to the snorkeling part of the beach. Really this outing was over priced. Carrying four boogie boards, towels, and snorkeling gear with kids is not fun. So we did not to get to go snorkeling here. There should have been a small shuttle offered to get to certain areas of the beach. Who wants to be carrying this equipment back and forth to the beach. The meals offered was good but again we had to wait till just before leaving to eat because the food services are back at the rental facility. All they need to offer is a shuttle and I would not hesitate returning.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Alan's escort service was excellent. After picking us up at the hotel, he helped us find the perfect fins at his nearby office, and then we headed to Hanauma Bay. Our family of three, including our 8-year-old daughter, joined a group of five with an American couple.
Upon arriving at Hanauma Bay, Alan collected and paid for everyone's entrance fees, and while we watched a movie, he waited with a large safety box. After the movie, we boarded the tram to the bay without any wait. He lent each of us a mat, explained how to use the snorkeling gear, and we went into the sea together.
He provided careful guidance in the shallow areas to get us started. He took my 8-year-old daughter's hand and swam with her, and we even encountered a turtle along the way. Alan guided us to places we wouldn't have been able to go without his escort, and I was very impressed with his friendly and attentive service. My daughter says she loves Alan!
アランさんのエスコート最高です。
ホテルにピックアップ後、近くのアランさんの事務所でぴったりのフィンをあわせてくれました。そしてハナウマ湾へ出発。
我が家は8歳の娘と3人家族での参加。一緒にアメリカ人夫婦と5人グループでした。
ハナウマ湾に到着後、アランさんが全員の入場料を集め払ってくれて、映画を見ている間に大きなセーフティーボックスをつんで待っていてくれました。映画終了後、待つことなくトラムにのり湾へ
ゴザを一人1枚貸していただき、シュノーケリングの使い方を説明していただき、一緒に海へ
浅いところで丁寧に指導してもらって、始まりです。
8歳の娘のてを取り、一緒に泳いで案内していただき、途中で亀にも出会うことができました。
エスコートなしでは行けなかったようなところまで案内でして頂き、フレンドリーで丁寧なエスコートをしていただけたアランさんに大感激です。娘もアランさん大好きと言っています。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
Reviewed by: ひろ
I had considerable hesitation because it was an expensive tour and my first experience on a helicopter, but I decided to book it thinking I might never have the chance to come again. However, once I was on board, the views were amazing, including the inside of the Kilauea volcano crater and the sight of lava flowing into the sea, which I couldn't have seen from a helicopter otherwise. I didn't feel the turbulence at all; it was much more comfortable than riding in a tour bus on the roads. The pilot's explanations were all in English, and honestly, I didn't understand much, but the scenery didn't need any words. I took a taxi from the Royal Kona Resort, and it cost about $100 one way, including the tip, so if the tour is your main purpose, it would be better to stay in the South Kohala area.
高額なツアーであることまた、ヘリコプター初体験であることから相当迷いはありましたが、二度と来れないかもしれないと思い申し込みました。
しかし、乗ってしまえばヘリコプターでし見る事ができないキラウエア火山の火口内部の様子や溶岩が海に流れ込む様子など景色は最高で、心配していた揺れなど観光バスで道路を走るより感じられずとても快適でした。
パイロットの説明は全て英語で正直サッパリ判りませんでしたがあの景色に言葉はいらないです。
私はロイヤル・コナ・リゾートからタクシーで行きましたがチップ込で片道$100もかかったのでこのツアーが主目的であれば宿泊はサウス・コハラ地域がいいでしょう。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
In mid-March, my husband and I participated in a night manta snorkeling and diving tour departing from Kerama Islands. The sight of the mantas gracefully swimming, attracted by the blue light and plankton, was incredibly beautiful, and it gradually felt like we were flying in the sky. It felt like we were watching it on TV, but at one point, a manta came so close that we were worried it might bump into us! It was an amazing experience like no other—just incredible!
☆ It’s quite far from the hotel we stayed at, and there’s no shuttle service, so I think it would be convenient to stay at the Sheraton if you’re not using a rental car.
☆ After boarding, we arrived at the spot in about 10 minutes, and the boat didn’t rock too much.
☆ You can hold onto a floating pole, and since it rests against your legs and waist, I think even those who are not good at swimming will be fine.
★ Although we wore wetsuits, the water temperature was low, and gradually I lost feeling in my hands; it was so cold that by the end, it felt like a training session.
★ I managed to get by with mimicking others, but I didn’t understand the English explanations at all. Still, it was definitely worth it! I highly recommend it!
3月中旬 ケラホウベイから出発するナイトマンタシュノーケリング&ダイブへ夫と2人で参加しました。ブルーライトとプランクトンに集まってくるマンタがとても優雅に泳いでいる姿はとても美しく、次第に空を飛んでいるような感覚になります。TVでも見ている気分でしたが、途中驚くほどマンタが近くにやってきたんです!ぶつかってしまうかもと心配するほど。今までにない素晴らしい体験、凄い!の一言です。
☆私たちが泊まったホテルからはとても遠く、送迎もないためため、レンタカーを使用しない方はシェラトンに泊まれば便利かなと思います
☆乗船し、10分ぐらいでポイントに到着、それほどユレは気になりません
☆棒状の浮に捕まり、棒状の浮を足や腰に当てるので泳ぎが苦手の方も大丈夫だと思います
★ウエットスーツは着るものの水温が低かったため、次第に手の感覚がなくなり、寒くて寒くて最後の方は修行のような気分に
★見よう見まねで何とかなりましたが、英語の説明がさっぱりわかりませんでした
それでもやって大正解!お勧めです!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Gary
The Snorkel Cruise was one of our top two activities. We very much enjoyed the cruise out to the Black Sand Beach. We saw some whales along the route. We enjoyed the snorkeling even more. This was our first ocean snorkeling cruise experience. We had snorkeled a little bit over the years but no where with as much color and marine life. Highly recommended whether you have snorkeled or not. The staff is very helpful and seem to enjoy their job. (if you can call that a job). Makes it a great experience. Very convenient launch from the Waikoloa Marriot. Very nice for us because that is where we stayed. Others were shuttled there and I am sure that was no problem either. Nice activity. Would do again.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Previously, when I took a helicopter tour on Kauai, the American guests riding with me seemed to be having a great time chatting with the pilot. We were listening to a Japanese tape during our helicopter tour... even though it was the same price!! So this time, I chose Blue Hawaiian hoping for a Japanese pilot.
It was an experience beyond my imagination. Since I had been staying for a few days, it felt like we were looking down from above at the places we had traveled by car, and the Big Island was incredibly BIG. The vast black land, lava, lush green valleys, waterfalls, and pastures, and finally the coastline... I thought I might get bored after two hours, but the pace was so fast that it was really fun.
The Japanese pilot, Toshi, was the best!!
以前、カウアイ島でヘリコプターツアーに乗った際、
一緒に乗ったアメリカ人のお客さんは、パイロットさんと会話しながら、超楽しそうでした。私達は、日本語のテープを聞きながら・・・のヘリコプターツアー・・・同じ金額なのに!!と思い今度は、日本人パイロット希望でブルーハワイアンを選びました。
創造以上に素晴らしい、体験でした。
数日滞在後でしたので、車での移動をした所を上空より見て回る感じで、BIGアイランドは、超BIGでした。
広大な黒い大地、溶岩・緑あふれる渓谷・滝・牧草地最後は海岸線・・・2時間も飽きるかなあと思いましたが、展開が速いので、すごくたのしかったです。
日本人パイロットのTOSHIさん!!最高です
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/29 |
Reviewed by: れもん
On the day we participated, fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins about 10 minutes after the boat departed. The sight of dolphins swimming in the ocean was very magical, and all the participants were captivated, swimming alongside the dolphins. While it's common to see dolphins and sea turtles at aquariums, I think swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles is a rare experience. The staff were also very accommodating, making it a wonderful memory. I believe this tour is worth getting up early for. Since there are no changing facilities at the port, I recommend wearing clothes that are easy to put on and take off.
私たちが参加した日は,幸い,ボートが出港してから10分くらいでイルカの群れに遭遇することができました。海の中でイルカが泳ぐ姿はとても幻想的で,参加者はみんな,夢中になってイルカと一緒に泳いでいました。水族館でイルカやウミガメを見ることはあっても,野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはなかなかできない経験だと思います。スタッフの方々の対応も良く,とても良い思い出になりました。早起きして参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。港には着替える場所が整っていないので,着脱しやすい服がおすすめです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a wonderful trip. The staff were excellent, friendly, andknowledgable. We will definately do the snuba again.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/24 |
Reviewed by: maki
I participated in a night manta snorkeling and diving event at Keauhou Bay, which is about a 20-minute drive from Kailua-Kona. It's the only spot in the world where mantas gather. It seems that it's not very well-known in Japan, as I was the only Asian participant. There was no transportation provided, and of course, all the guides spoke English.
Even though it's always summer in Hawaii, it was still winter. By the end, I was shivering from the cold. On top of that, I felt quite seasick. A friendly British lady I got to know gave me a ride back. She was really nice!
I couldn't speak English well, and it had been 10 years since I last snorkeled. It was my first time in deep water, and at night! But somehow, I managed.
The mantas gather to feed on plankton attracted by the lights from the hotel. So, it turns out you can't see them on nights with a full moon. In the evening, we took a boat out to sea, shone lights on the water's surface, and waited for the mantas to gather before diving after sunset! That night, five mantas came to join us. The scuba team was below, and the snorkeling team was above. The mantas came right up to the surface of the water; it felt like they were about to bump into me.
The mantas seemed to be dancing, gliding through the water with grace. They had cute, round eyes and mouths like the character from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. It was a magical experience.
kaila konaから車で20分位の所に有るkeauhou bayというとこで行われている、ナイトマンタシュノーケル&ダイブに参加してきました。マンタが集まる世界で唯一のスポット。日本ではあまり知られていないらしく、参加者はアジア人は私一人。送迎も何もなく、もちろんガイドも全部英語。
常夏ハワイとはいえやっぱり冬。終えた頃には寒さで体がガタガタに震えてました。加えて波酔いもwかなりグロッキー。
仲良くなったイギリス人のおばちゃんに帰りは送ってもらいました。いい人w
英語ももちろん話せないし、シュノーケル自体も10年ぶり、足の着かない所では始めて、しかも夜!! ま、でも何とかなりました。
マンタはホテルの明かりに集まるプランクトンを食べに集まるそうです。なので?満月の夜は見られないとの事。
夕方ボートで沖に出てわずかの所に、ライトを海面に当て、マンタが集まるのを待ち、日が落ちてからダイブ開始!この日は5匹のマンタが集まってくれました。
スキューバチームは下から、シュノーケルチームは上から。
マンタは海面すれすれまで上がってきます。体にぶつかりそうでした。
マンタたちはまるで踊ってるかの様。水中を飛んでいます。優雅な舞です。
かわいいつぶらな目、風邪の谷のナウシカのキョシンヘイの様な口の中。
幻想的な時間でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I really wanted to see dolphins, so I joined this tour.
After about an hour's drive in a van, we arrived at Waianae Yacht Harbor. (The driving in this van was a bit rough...) From there, we moved to the dolphin point on a high-speed Zodiac! They said it was less likely to make you seasick because of the speed, but there were still about three people who got sick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. Also, they provide snacks and drinks on the boat, but if you're prone to seasickness, it's better to hold back on those.
The Zodiac was packed, with nearly 30 people on board, which was surprising!
I’m not sure how far we traveled, but we finally encountered a pod of dolphins!! I immediately jumped into the water to swim with them, but it didn’t go well, so I moved a bit and tried again! This time, the pod was swimming right underneath us, and I was so excited. The water wasn’t too cold, but it was chilly after getting out, so I definitely recommend borrowing a wetsuit. (It was $10 per person, paid after we got back to land.)
After swimming with the dolphins, we moved to a sea turtle spot! The water was so clear that you could almost see the bottom, and it was breathtaking. There were about three turtles as well. After enjoying snorkeling to the fullest, we returned to land. Once we were back, there was quite a bit of waiting time to write our impressions in a notebook and type our email addresses into something like a laptop before heading home. However, we were able to return to Waikiki by around 12:30, so we could enjoy other activities in the afternoon.
The wild dolphins were much smaller and cuter than I imagined. I highly recommend this tour for dolphin lovers!
イルカにどうしても会いたくて、このツアーに参加しました。
バンで1時間ほど走って、ワイアナエ・ヨット・ハーバーに到着。(このバンの運転は、ちょっと荒いです・・・)
そこから高速ソディアックで、イルカポイントへ移動!高速なので、酔いにくいということでしたが、やはり酔っている人が3人ぐらいいたので、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいと思います。
あと、船の上で、お菓子や飲み物などを出してくれますが、酔いやすい人は、控えた方がいいと思います。
ソディアックは、こんなに乗れるの?というぐらい満員で、全員で30人弱ぐらい乗っていたと思います。
どれぐらいの距離を移動したかはわかりませんが、ついに、イルカの群れに遭遇!!
すぐに海に入り、イルカと一緒に泳ごうとしましたが、うまくいかず、少し移動して、もう一度トライ!
次は、ほんとに自分達の真下をイルカの群れが泳いでいて、大興奮でした。
海の中は、そこまで寒くありませんでしたが、水から上がった後が寒いので、ウェットスーツは絶対借りた方がいいと思います。(一人$10で、陸に着いた後、支払いました。)
イルカと泳いだ後は、海ガメスポットへ移動!
水が澄んでいて、底までみえそうなほど綺麗で、感動しました。カメも、3匹ぐらいいました。
シュノーケリングを十分楽しんでから、陸へ。
陸へ上がった後、感想をノートに書いたり、自分のメールアドレスをノートパソコンのようなものに打ちこんだりして、帰るまで、割と待ち時間があります。
でも、ワイキキに12時半ぐらいまでに、帰れるので、昼からは、また違うことをして楽しめます。
野生のイルカ達は、想像よりずっと小さくて、とてもかわいかったですよ。イルカ好きの人には、おすすめのツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a good time ...... especially the ride home. Was a cloudy/cool day but we made the best of it.
Cheers
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/14 |
Reviewed by: まこと
The large spotlight placed at the bottom of the water created an emerald green sea even in the surrounding darkness. With divers sitting on the seabed, bubbles were rising from below. Plankton were gathering in droves attracted by the light, and schools of fish were also gathering, creating a scene that was truly mystical and vibrant, reminiscent of a dragon palace! And the mantas dancing above the divers!
I heard there were twelve tonight, with some over 4 meters long, gracefully circling while feeding on plankton!
It was simply amazing. After a while, the mantas were drawn to our lights as well, coming right up to the light we were holding, spinning and showing their bellies just before touching it. They did this over and over again! Seeing a manta nearly 4 meters long swimming in front of me was an indescribable experience! I had always admired them, and to have one come so close (it felt like we might collide) was incredible!
I was screaming with my colleagues so loudly that even the divers on the seabed could hear us!
It was truly a wonderful experience. I still feel like I'm on the boat!
写真のようにでっかいスポットライトを水の底に入れてあるから、周りが真っ暗でもそこら一帯がエメラルドグリーンの海になってました。
ダイバーたちが海底に座っているからコポコポと泡が下から昇ってきて。
光につられてプランクトンが一杯集まっているから魚も群れ単位で集まっていて、まさに龍宮城って言えるくらい神秘的で華やかな光景でした!それにダイバーたちの上を踊るマンタたち!!
今夜は12頭いたらしいのですが、大きいものでは4m以上のもいて、踊るように回りながらプランクトンを食べてるんですよ!!
もぉ素晴らしい、の一言でした。
それからしばらくしたらうちら(シュノーケリングしてる人)の光にも誘われて、ホント手に持ってるライトの下まで来て、ライトを触るか触らないかの寸前にくるっとお腹を見せながら回転するんです。しかもそれを何回も何回も!!
目の前で4m近いマンタがクルクルと泳ぐ姿はまさに感無量!!
憧れだったので、しかもこんなに近くに(ホントぶつかるかと思ったくらい近かったです)マンタが来るなんて!!
はぁ~~~海底にいたダイバーにまで聞こえるくらい仕事仲間とギャーギャー叫んでましたww
でもホント素晴らしい体験でした。
でもってまだ船の上にいる気分ですww
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/09 |
Reviewed by: ふみ
When I first entered the sea, I saw a manta ray up close!! Its big mouth was wide open, and the manta ray's head was really close to me, which was such a surprise!! However, in the next moment, it was swimming gracefully!
About 45 minutes later, 7 or 8 beautiful manta rays swam over to us. They were quite large, and I was amazed!
最初に海に入ったとき、マンタをすぐそばでみました!!
大きな口をあけてほんとにすぐそばにマンタの頭があって、すごくビックリしました!!
ですが、次の瞬間には優雅に泳いでいました!
残り45分くらいで7、8匹の美しいマンタが私達のところまで泳いできました。結構大きくてびっくりしました!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/09 |
Reviewed by: maru
I participated in a snorkeling tour where I could meet manta rays!! The boat was large and very comfortable. The snorkeling equipment available for rent was well-equipped. They provided a video explaining the precautions before snorkeling.
I encountered a manta ray named Bersa, the largest one. I met other manta rays as well, but Bersa was very friendly and bumped into me several times!
It was the most beautiful experience I've ever had!!
マンタに会えるシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました!!
ボートは大きく、すごく快適でした。貸し出し用のシュノーケリング用具は充実していました。
シュノーケリング前にビデオで注意事項など説明してくれます。
バーサという一番大きいマンタに出会えました。ほかにもマンタに出会えましたが、バーサはすごくひとなつっこくて、なんどもぶつかってきました!
私が経験した中で一番美しい体験でした!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/09 |
Reviewed by: りょう
I participated in the night snorkeling at Sea Paradise where I could swim with manta rays! I was able to see the large manta rays that eat plankton. I had no idea there were tours that offered such a beautiful and wonderful experience!
One time wasn't enough, so even though it was my last day, I booked the shallow scuba diving again. It was, of course, amazing!! When I returned to the boat, a pod of dolphins was waiting for us. One of them kicked my foot! There were about 20 dolphins around the boat, so I jumped into the sea. They swam away quickly, but I think I swam with the boat for about 5 minutes.
If you want to experience snorkeling and scuba diving, you should definitely join the tour at Sea Paradise in Kailua-Kona!!
シーパラダイスのマンタと泳げるナイトシュノーケリングに参加しました!プランクトンを食べる大きなマンタを見ることが出来ました。
こんなにきれいですばらしい体験ができるツアーがあるなんでぜんぜん知りませんでした!
一回じゃ物足りなかったので、最終日でしたが浅瀬のスキューバダイビングをもう一度予約してしまいました。もちろん素晴らしかったです!!
ボートに戻るとイルカの群れが待っていました。そのうちの一匹が私の足を蹴ってきました!ボートの周りには20匹ほどのイルカがいたので、海に飛び込みました。すぐにいってしまったのですが、5分くらいはボートと一緒に泳いでいたと思います。
シュノーケリングとスキューバダイビングを体験したいならカイルアコナのシーパラダイスのツアーに参加すべきです!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/09 |
Reviewed by: yuuki
Last week, I participated in manta snorkeling. It was truly a wonderful experience!
My family experienced snorkeling for the first time. It was an amazing experience to be able to snorkel and meet mantas!!
Next time, I plan to go snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, but I definitely want to participate in manta snorkeling again.
先週マンタシュノーケリングに参加しました。ほんとうに素晴らしい体験でした!
家族で初めてのシュノーケリングを体験しました。シュノーケリングができ、さらにマンタに会えてすごい体験でした!!
次回はケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングを予定してますが、マンタシュノーケリングにもぜひもう一度参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/09 |
Reviewed by: ANRI
I boarded the pickup car with sleepy eyes, starting early in the morning. Since the wind was blowing, I asked if it would be shaky, but I was told the boat is fast, so it would be fine. On the way, we passed by the Hitachi tree and the house of a certain famous person, and then we arrived at our destination. After boarding, we had a light snack and headed to the whale watching spot. I was thrilled to see a mother and baby whale!
Next, we went to the dolphin watching point. Dolphins are nocturnal, so they come to shallow waters during the day, allowing us to safely observe them. Of course, we swam with them! They were so cute! It was a rare experience to see such a large group of dolphins.
Next, we went to the diving point.
I was very satisfied with the turtles, many fish, and the beautiful sea.
The staff were kind, fun, and made the experience enjoyable!
早朝スタートで眠い目をこすりながらお迎えの車に乗車☆
風がふいていたのでゆれるんじゃないか…って聞くと船が速いのでだいじょうぶのこと☆
行く途中に日立の木や某有名人のお家を横目に現地に到着☆
乗船後、軽食をとりクジラのウォッチングスポットへ
クジラの親子をみれて感激!!
次にイルカのウォッチングポイントへ…☆
イルカは夜行性なので昼間は浅瀬にくるので浅瀬で安全に鑑賞☆もちろん一緒におよぎました☆
かわいかったぁ☆あんなに大群のイルカをみれるなんて貴重な体験でした☆
次にダイビングポイントへ
亀やたくさんのおさかなときれいな海で大満足☆
スタッフさんも親切でノリがよくてたのしかったです☆
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/07 |
Reviewed by: maki
From Waianae, about an hour's drive west of Waikiki on Oahu, we took a boat towards Ko Olina and headed to Kahe Point.
Right after we set off, we spotted a whale. It was far away, but we could see it clearly.
Then we encountered dolphins!
The water was cold, but the dolphins were amazing!!!
In the morning, it seems the dolphins swim while they are still sleeping. On that day, they were swimming quite slowly, but we couldn't catch up at all! After that, we moved to a spot with lots of fish, where we snorkeled, and then headed to Turtle Point.
Sea turtles are considered the guardians of the Hawaiian sea and are treated with great respect. If you touch one, there's a fine of 500,000 yen, haha.
But we were able to get quite close. Turtles can swim fast when they really try, but generally, they seem to just sway with the waves, and even as a snorkeling beginner, I could swim alongside them quite easily, haha.
Since it was such a great experience, I decided to try again on the last day!
This time, we heard there was a pod of dolphins at Makua, the westernmost point of Oahu, so we tried a different spot!
Makua is considered a sacred place. The sea there is truly beautiful.
Right after we set off, we spotted another whale! This time, we encountered a mother and calf! We were able to see them much closer than before. The largest creatures on Earth, their presence is breathtakingly beautiful.
Then we headed to the dolphin spot! There were even more dolphins than last time, including babies, and we were able to swim up close.
One of my dreams since childhood came true.
Thank you to all the middle school students who made this dolphin experience so addictive!
オアフ島の西、ワイキキから車で一時間くらいの所に有るワイアナエから、ボートに乗りコオリナ方面へボートを走らせカヘポイントへ。
出発早々クジラ発見、遠かったけどその姿はしっかり見れた。
そしてイルカに遭遇!
水は冷たかったけど、イルカ、、感動!!!
朝はイルカも寝ながら泳いでるらしい。この日はかなりゆっくり泳いでいるとか、でも全然追いつけない!その後、魚の多いポイントへ移動、そこでもシュノーケル、そしてタートルポイントへ。
ウミガメはハワイの海の守り神として、とても大事にされている。触ったら罰金50万とかww
でもかなり接近出来ました。亀も本気で泳いだら早いんだろうけど、基本的には波に揺られてる感じだし、シュノーケル初心者の私でもかなり楽に一緒に泳げたw
せっかくだから、最終日にもう一度try!
この日はワイアナエからオアフ島の最西端にあるマクアにイルカの群れがいるとの事で前回とは違うポイントでtry!
マクアは聖地とされている場所。本当に美しい海。
出発早々またクジラ発見!今度は親子のクジラに遭遇!前回より近くに見る事が出来ました。地球上で一番大きな生物。その存在感は息をのむ美しさです。
そしてイルカのいるポイントへ!こちらも前回より群れの数も多く子供もいて、間近に泳ぐ事が出来ました。
子供の頃からの夢の一つがかないました。
かなり癖になりますいるか中学の皆さんありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/06 |
Reviewed by: kantamama
On February 27th, my family of four (myself, my husband, our 3-year-old son, and my 64-year-old grandmother) participated. It was quite windy and cold that day, so we borrowed wetsuits and set off! We arrived at the dolphin point at a pretty high speed. Along the way, we were able to spot several whales as well!! While slowly swimming beneath many dolphins that were peacefully resting, we also took our time swimming. It was so soothing. My son found snorkeling a bit challenging for the first time, but he was very happy saying, "I saw a dolphin!" We were thrilled to meet many sea turtles and fish at the underwater palace. Yuriko and Ryuichi were also wonderful people, and we definitely plan to visit again!
2月27日、家族4人(私・ダンナ・3歳の息子・64歳のばあちゃん)で参加しました。
当日は、風が強く寒かったのでウエットスーツを借りて出発!かなりのスピードでかっとばしてイルカポイントに到着。途中、クジラも数頭見つけることができました!!眠りながらゆっくり泳ぐたくさんのイルカさん達を真下に見ながら、こちらもゆっくり泳ぎました。癒されますね~。息子は、初めてのシュノーケルが少し難しかったようですが、「イルカ見えた~」ととても喜んでいました。竜宮城では、たくさんの海ガメさんや魚たちにも会えて感激です。ユリコさんや、リュウイチさんもとても素敵な方々で、またぜひ遊びに行きますね!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: J & F Nap
This was by far the best part of our vacation! We chose to do the small group tour because my husband can't swim and has never been in the ocean. Not to worry, our guide, Alan, was fabulous!!! He was very patient and helpful. Not only did he help us with the technical part of snorkeling, but he brought us to some areas of Hanauma Bay that most don't see. We were lucky enough to swim with four sea turtles! We would certainly go back!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the first time I have ever been snorkeling and it was wonderful, the guide was very helpful and patient. If the current every got tough he would grab our hands and pull us through. It was the high light of my trip to Hawaii and I would recommend it to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: sora
I was excited from the morning knowing that we would see dolphins. Once we got on the van, the organizer quickly remembered everyone's names and chatted with us, making the journey enjoyable right from the start!
When we arrived at the port and boarded the boat, we set off. The boat was a bit bumpy and scary, but I was so captivated by the magnificent scenery that I forgot about it. Wild dolphins appeared almost immediately, and one by one, we started jumping in from the boat. The dolphins were coming in groups, and it felt like they were swimming underneath us rather than just following us. It was my first time seeing dolphins in person, and I was so moved, especially when I could even hear their sounds!
After that, we went to see sea turtles. There were about four turtles in deeper water, and I was looking down at them from above. One of them came up to the surface, and it felt so close that I thought I could reach out and touch it! I managed to take some great photos too!
On the way back, we were given light snacks, and it was truly the best experience. It was a bit cold, but we could borrow wetsuits, so we managed to cope with the chill. Thank you, Yuriko and Aya!
イルカが見えるって事で朝からワクワクしていました。
バンに乗り込んで、すぐに主催者の方はすぐにみんなの名前を覚えてくれて、色々話しをしてくれて向かう時から楽しかったです!
港についてボートに乗り込んで、出発☆ボートは少しフワフワして怖かったんですが、雄大な景色に見とれてその事も忘れていました。
野生のイルカはすぐに現れて、あとはボートから順番に次々飛び込んでいって。どんどんイルカの群れが来て追っているというより、下を通って行く感じでした。初めて生でイルカを見て感動なのに、声まで聞こえてきてもっと感動でした♪
その後はウミガメを見に行きました。深い所にウミガメが4匹?ぐらいいて、上から眺めていたんですが、その内の1匹が水面まで上がってきて手が届きそうでした~近い!近い!と思うぐらいだった。そして写真はいいのが撮れました!
帰りは軽食を配って頂いて、本当に最高のいい体験ができました。少し寒いんですが、ウエットスーツも借りれるので寒さはなんとかしのげます。
ユリコさん、アヤさんありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Mari Kehner
Kevin did a great job in every aspect. He made the experience fabulous. We would do it again and recommend it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/20 |
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