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I had been wanting to go for a long time, but this time I finally decided to participate. The reason I hadn't joined before was probably due to cost... I had been settling for cheaper Kailua Beach tours instead. However, after going this time, I was convinced that the price was worth it. The ocean was beautiful, and I saw several sea turtles; it truly was the best location. Our guide, Yukiko, was a fun and wonderful person, and I had an enjoyable half-day. Since I didn't go snorkeling, the half-day course was sufficient for me, but I recommend the lunch-inclusive course for those who want to fully enjoy snorkeling.
以前から行きたいとは思っていましたが今回思い切って参加しました。なぜ今まで参加しなかったかと言うと費用の問題かな・・・もっとお安いカイルアビーチツアーなどでお茶を濁していたと言うことです。然し今回行って見てこのお値段でも納得がいきました。海も綺麗だし海がめも何匹も見れたしやはり最高のロケーションでした。ガイドのゆきこさんも楽しい素敵な方でしたし楽しい半日を過ごせました。一緒に参加した私もシュノーケリングをしなかったため半日コースで十分でしたがシュノーケリングを存分に楽しみたい方はランチ付きのコースをお勧めします。
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We participated with our family of four, including a 1.5-year-old child. The water was shallow, only up to our ankles, but the deep blue sea and white sandy beach created a striking contrast, allowing us to fully experience the wonders of nature. While the adults were captivated by the beautiful scenery, the children seemed to really enjoy snorkeling.
小１・５の子どもと家族４人で参加しました。
砂浜にはならず１番浅くてくるぶしほどでしたが、濃いブルーと白砂の海、色の違いがクッキリで、自然の不思議を十分に体感できました。
大人は美しい景色に見とれていましたが、子どもたちはシュノーケリングがとっても楽しかったようです。
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Food was great. The crew was friendly. Our overall experience was amazing!
We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha
I participated in the morning tour with my wife. The entire guide was in English, but we received a Japanese notice sheet during check-in at the reception, which I think is almost the same as the verbal instructions given when boarding. As someone who struggles with English, I understood less than half, but reading the notice in advance helped me grasp the general idea. Just watching the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish made me feel happy. On the way there, we even saw dolphins playing in the waves created by the boat. The food and drinks were more than enough to fill us up. There were many children present, so I believe people of all ages can enjoy this experience. There are also floaties available.
It seemed that most of the participants were travelers from the mainland United States, but there were a few other Japanese participants as well. However, I got the impression that the staff didn't engage much with the Japanese participants. Of course, it wasn't neglect; it might be due to the language barrier, leading to the impression that Japanese people are "hard to engage with." The staff properly offered equipment rentals and food and drink guidance, so it was reassuring, and I think it's perfectly fine to ask questions in broken English if you're unsure about something.
午前中のツアーに妻と参加しました。
すべて英語での案内ですが、受付でのチェックインの際に日本語の注意事項の用紙を渡されますので、乗船の際の口頭での内容とほぼ同じかと思います。英語が苦手な私は理解できたのは半分以下ですが事前に注意事項を読んでおけばなんとなく理解できます。綺麗なサンゴ礁にカラフルな魚を眺めているだけで幸せな気分でした。行きには船が作る並で遊ぶイルカも登場。食事や飲み物も充分お腹いっぱいになります。お子様もたくさんいらっしゃいましたし、老若男女が楽しめると思います。浮き輪もあります。
米国本土からの旅行者がほとんどのようでしたが、日本人参加者は他に数組いらっしゃいました。しかし、スタッフがあまり日本人に絡んでこない印象も。もちろん、放置ということでなくて、おそらく言葉の問題から日本人は「絡みにくい」という経験からの印象なのかもしれないですね。用具の貸し出しや飲食の案内などちゃんと声をかけてくれますので安心ですし、分からないことは遠慮なくカタコトで声をかければいいと思います。
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We paid $100 each for four of us expecting to enjoy some unique snorkeling from 9 - 1 pm with lunch provided. The two man crew was friendly, however, we were taken to a beach that we had passed on the drive to the snorkel. We didn't see much of anything and the people on the beach were snorkeling with us. We were provided a sandwich and a beverage on the way back but no cookies or fruit as described in their listing. Also, no sails up either way and we were traveling so fast on the return that we arrived at 12:15 instead of 1 pm. Others on this trip expressed disappointment as well. The consensus of my family was that it was a very expensive boat ride. I wouldn't do this snorkel again and I don't recommend it. Low value for big price. Shark tank adventure was much better from same bay.
After searching online for family-friendly activities on the Big Island, I decided to go with Aloha Kona Tours, which had great reviews. My son (7 years old) and daughter (9 years old) joined me, and the staff was always attentive. The kids were able to see a pod of dolphins right in front of them while holding onto floating rings.
Although they took breaks due to seasickness, the staff continued to check on them, which made the kids very happy. It was also great that all the staff were Japanese, allowing us to snorkel without any stress. I never imagined I would see so many dolphins jumping and spinning right in front of me; it was incredibly soothing.
They were punctual and very efficient. A waterproof camera is a must. I highly recommend participating as a family. Our summer vacation diary was filled with dolphins.
I definitely want to be a repeat customer. Thank you for everything!
久々のハワイ島で何か家族で楽しめるのものはないかとネットで検索したところ、評価の高かったこちらのAloha Kona Toursさんにお世話になることにしました。
私と息子（7歳）娘（9歳）での参加でしたが、スタッフの方が常に気を配ってくれ、子供たちは棒状の浮き輪につかまりながらイルカの群れをすぐ目の前で見ることができました。
途中、船酔いで休んだりしてましたが、その間もずっと声をかけていただき子供たちもすごく喜んでいました。
スタッフ全員日本人ということもあり、何のストレスもなくシュノーケリングができたことも良かったと思います。
回転しながらジャンプするイルカを何頭も、目の前で見れるなんて想像もしなかったですしすごく癒されました。
時間に正確だし、手際も良かったです。
防水カメラは必需品です。
家族での参加はおすすめです。
夏休みの絵日記にはイルカがいっぱいでした。
またリピーターになりたいと思います。
いろいろありがとうございました。
Thank you for your review. We are also happy to have been able to help create summer memories for your children. Please come back and visit with your children when they are older. We look forward to seeing you again.
クチコミありがとうございます。
お子様たちの夏の思い出のお手伝いが出来て、私たちも嬉しいです。
また大きくなったお子様たちと是非遊びにいらしてください。
お会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
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At the end of August, my parents, my husband and I, and our two children (a fourth grader and a kindergartner) were taken care of. My kindergartner daughter is not good with water and cannot swim at all, but a kind Japanese staff member encouraged her gently, and she seemed to get motivated. She put on a mask and peeked into the sea for just a moment. She said the coral reef looked creepy and quickly came back up, but after a break, she wanted to go back in again. While I was in the water, the staff helped tie her hair and put on her mask, and she made another attempt.
They were very considerate of the children, and I think we were able to relax.
For lunch, we went to the neighboring boat to get our food, and they also offered us more fruit, which the kids happily ate. We even encountered a sea turtle, and we enjoyed a delicious hamburger lunch.
We had a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much.
８月末に、両親、私達夫婦、小４、年長の６人でお世話になりました。
年長の娘は水が苦手で、まったく泳げないのですが、日本人スタッフのお姉さんが優しく声を掛けてくださり、その気になったようで、マスクをつけて一瞬だけ海をのぞいてみました。珊瑚礁が気持ち悪いなどと言って、すぐにあがりましたが、それでも休憩後また入りたいというので、海に入っている私に代わり、髪を結わいてくださりマスク装着なども手伝って頂き、再挑戦しました。
子供にとても気を使って頂き、リラックスできたと思います。
ランチは隣の船に取りに行くのですが、果物のおかわりなども声を掛けて頂き、子供達は喜んで食べていました。ウミガメにも出会えましたし、ハンバーガーのランチも美味しく頂きました。
とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。
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I really saw sea turtles~
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute~
The crew was really nice~
It was an amazing cost performance, and I was very satisfied!
Thanks to the captain's thoughtful arrangement, we were able to enjoy it for about 30 minutes longer than planned.
I will definitely be a repeat customer☆☆☆
*If you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication.
ほんとに海ガメ見れた~
イルカの親子がかわいかった~
クルーがナイスガイだった~
すごいコストパフォーマンスで大満足でした！
キャプテンの粋な計らいで予定よりも30分ほど長く楽しめました
リピーター必至なり☆☆☆
※乗り物に弱い人は酔い止め薬をお勧めします
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It has already been a year, but when we went, the water depth was up to our knees even in the shallow areas. Still, I was very impressed by the beauty of the sea. We were also able to see many sea turtles, and while snorkeling, a sea turtle bumped into me! It was a friendly sea turtle, and it was such a precious experience.
もう1年も前になりますが・・・
私たちが行ったときは浅いところでも膝くらいまでの水深でした。それでも、海のきれいさにはとても感動しました。
また、ウミガメもたくさん見ることができて、しかもシュノーケリングしている最中に、ウミガメの手（足？）がぶつかってきました！人懐っこいウミガメで何とも貴重な体験ができました。
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If you're going to Hawaii, you absolutely have to go to the ocean! I decided that and signed up here after checking the reviews. The staff were very friendly, and I got to see beautiful scenery, dolphins up close, and even meet sea turtles. I was able to feed colorful fish from my hand, which made for truly wonderful memories! I would love to participate again if I have the chance!
ハワイにいくなら絶対海！と決めていたので、口コミをみてこちらに申し込みました。
スタッフの対応はとてもよく、きれいな景色がみれたり、間近でイルカの群れをみれたり、海がめにもあえ、色とりどりの魚に手からエサを与えたりでき本当にいい思い出になりました！
また機械があれば参加したいです！！
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There was only one turtle, but a friendly turtle that lives there came close to me. I was surprised to learn that touching it incurs a fine of over $2,500! It was moving to see a sea turtle up close like this! It was large and majestic, matching the beautiful scenery perfectly. The kids were also thrilled! The lunch portion was decent, and I was satisfied. Above all, the sea was beautiful!
１頭だけだったのですが、住みついている人懐こいカメが寄ってきます。触ると2500ドル以上の罰金というので、びっくり！こんなに近くでウミガメを見れたのは感動！大きくて雄大で、きれいな景色にマッチしていました。子供も感激！ランチもそれなりに量もあり、満足でした。何と言っても海がきれい！
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I participated in a dolphin tour during my trip to Hawaii a year ago, but the Dolphin School was definitely more interesting. The tour guide really got us participants excited, so we had a great time both on the bus and on the boat.
The main dolphins were amazing. When we first spotted them, they came right up to the boat and swam alongside us. Even after we got into the water, they swam slowly around us. It was incredibly healing.
You absolutely must participate in this in Hawaii.
1年前のハワイ旅行でもイルカツアーには参加したが、イルカ中学のほうが断然面白かったです。
ツアーガイドさんは我々参加者を盛り上げてくれるので、バスの中、船の上でも非常に楽しめました。
メインのイルカも最高。
イルカ発見当初は、わざわざ船の近くまで来て一緒に泳いでました。
海に入ってからも、我々の周りをゆっくりと一緒に泳いでくれました。
これ以上ないくらい癒されます。
ハワイでは絶対に参加すべし。
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I participated in the morning plan on Saturday the 25th. I chose this plan because I wanted to go shopping in the afternoon, and I enjoyed it more than enough! On this day, I encountered a manta ray, and there were very few people, so looking at the photos, it feels like we had the sandbar all to ourselves! Above all, the warmth and kindness of the staff helped create the best memories. My best friend and I participated together, and we both get seasick easily, but thanks to Yukiko from the staff, we had no worries about seasickness at all, and it turned out to be the best day!
I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii!!!
２５日の土曜日の午前中のプランに参加させていただきました。
午後から買い物に行きたかったのでこのプランにしましたが、十分すぎるほど楽しめました！
この日はマンタにも出会え、人も少なくて、写真を見ると、まるでサンドバーを独り占めしているみたい！
そして何よりスタッフの皆様の温かさと親切さに、最高の思い出を作ることができました。
親友と２人での参加で、船酔いがひどい２人でしたが、スタッフのゆきこさんのおかげで、心配していた船酔いも全くなく、最高の日になりました☆
またハワイに行ったときは必ず参加します！！！
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I participated in the first tour of the morning, wondering what kind of place it would be as I boarded the boat and saw the sandy beach with knee-deep seawater. The energetic young lady's explanations were great, and I thought, "Are they contracted with the tour? Are they promoting it?" because so many sea turtles appeared, causing cheers all around! We walked and swam... A cool, dark-skinned young man also paid attention to safety, which made me, a first-time snorkeler, feel at ease. The warm tea and sandwiches, riding the bus back while still wet, is that the Hawaiian way? By the way, one of the young ladies who participated brought a "cross that absorbs moisture... bought at a sports store," and I thought, "That makes sense!"
船に乗って行くのに 砂浜が現われて膝下の海水・・・いったいどんな所だろうと思いながら 朝一番のツアーに参加。元気イッパイのお姉さんの説明も良かったし 「ツアーと契約してるのか？回し者？」かと思うほど 海亀さんもたくさん出てきてくれて あちこちで歓声！ 歩いたり泳いだり・・・真っ黒のカッコイイお兄さんも安全に気を配ってくれ シュノーケル初体験の私も安心でした。温かいＴｅａ・サンドウィッチも 濡れた体のままバスに乗って帰るのも ハワイ流？ちなみに参加したお嬢さんの中に 「水分を吸い取るクロス・・・スポーツ店で買ったとか」を持ってきている人がいて なるほど！と思いました。
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In August 2012, I participated in my fifth dolphin swimming tour. As I had heard, this time of year is the season for baby dolphins, and I encountered many of them. Moreover, they swam leisurely, allowing me to observe them closely. The baby dolphins had a whitish color and were swimming with all their might. Occasionally, they also showed off some spins. They were incredibly cute and it was the best experience!
２０１２年８月、５回目のドルフィンスイミングツアーに参加しました。
この時期は赤ちゃんの出産シーズンだと伺っていた通り、沢山の赤ちゃんイルカに遭遇しました。
しかも、赤ちゃんの泳ぎに合わせるかのように、泳ぎもゆったりで、じっくり見ることが出来ました。
赤ちゃんイルカは、身体の色が白っぽく、一生懸命泳いでいましたよ。
また、時折スピンも披露してくれました。とっても可愛くて最高でした。
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Had a blast. The staff was friendly and helpful. One guest got sick an they ran around to help her out! Sunset pictures were great, have memories for a lifetime!!!!
We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
The sandbar is likely more enjoyable on low tide, but it seems you can still have a decent time even when the land isn't exposed. When I went, there was just enough of a path left when we arrived, but by the time we left, the land was gone.
On the day I participated, there were about 100 people, but the area to play in is large, so it wasn't too bothersome. You won't have the ocean all to yourself, though.
The staff were kind, which was nice, but I wish they would refrain from smoking on the sandbar.
The turtles and snorkeling were pretty average; the main attraction is the sandbar.
I think it's enjoyable for elderly people and families as well.
サンドバーは、干潮の日のほうが楽しめるでしょうが、陸地が出ていない日でもそこそこ楽しめそうです。私の行ったときはついたときにギリギリ一本道が残っていて、帰る頃には陸地はなくなっていました。
私の参加した日は100人ぐらい人がいましたが、遊べる範囲は広いのでそんなに気にはなりませんでした。海を独り占め、って感じにはなりませんが。
スタッフの方は親切でよかったですが、サンドバーで煙草を吸うのだけはやめてほしかったです。
カメやシュノーケルはまあ普通、メインはサンドバーでしょう。
お年寄りや家族連れでも楽しめると思います。
Thank you for participating in the Angel's Sea Secret Sandbar Cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at the sandbar!
Regarding smoking, while smoking is prohibited on the boat, there are currently no legal restrictions on smoking at the sandbar. However, we will share your feedback with our staff to ensure we consider our customers' comfort in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience! We look forward to welcoming you again.
天使の海・秘密のサンドバークルーズにご参加いただきありがとうございます。
サンドバーでの時間をお楽しみいただけたとのこと大変嬉しく思います！
さて、喫煙についてですが、船上での喫煙は禁止されておりますが、サンドバーでの喫煙に関し法律での規制はない状況です。しかし、お客様の気分を害してしまうことをスタッフへ共有し今後の改善にお客様からのご意見を参考とさせていただきます。体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました！またのお越しをお待ちいたしております。
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I had high expectations, but maybe they were too high, so it was a bit off (laughs). It might be fun for families with small children.
とても期待していたのですが、
期待が大きすぎたのか、ちょっと外れたかな（笑）
小さいお子さんのいるファミリーなら楽しいのかもしれませんね。
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It felt like a paradise at sea! Due to the tides, the water was about knee-deep, but we were blessed with beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed the stunning ocean! The staff were all very fun people, and even though it was just a light snack, it was enough to fill us up. We were also able to see several sea turtles!
天国の海という感じでした！
潮の満ち引きの関係で膝の下ぐらいの深さでしたが、天気に恵まれ美しい海を満喫する事が出来ました！
スタッフはとても楽しい人達ばかりで、軽食といってもしっかりお腹がいっぱいになりました。
ウミガメも何頭か見る事が出来ましたよ！
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For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do
For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do
I was looking forward to the sandbar. After getting on the boat and listening to various instructions and explanations, we headed to the sandbar... It seemed to be a bit high tide, so the water was quite deep and initially cold, but we took some photos around the waist-deep area, and now that I'm back, I look at those pictures with nostalgia. During snorkeling, I was able to see many fish, as well as pufferfish and rays. The BBQ lunch was very delicious. The staff were all kind, and I made some wonderful memories.
楽しみにしていたサンドバー。船に乗り色々な注意、説明を聞いていざサンドバーへ・・・少し満ち潮だったらしく水は結構あり最初は寒く冷たかったですが、腰の辺の所で写真を撮っていただきその写真は帰ってきた今、懐かしい思いで見ています。シュノーケリングでは沢山の魚の他、ふぐ、エイなども見ることが出来ました。ランチのＢＢＱはとても美味しかったです。スタッフの方々も皆親切で楽しい思い出が出来ました。
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I was lucky to meet a sea turtle that brings good fortune and even got to take some photos!
On the way back, there were some issues with the boat, but the staff's response was great. Keep up the good work, positive Yukiko!
幸運を運ぶウミガメに会え、写真も撮れラッキー♪
帰りは船のトラブルもあったけど、スタッフの対応の良さ、そしてポジティブユキコちゃんこれからも頑張ってね。
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It was super fun to see dolphins up close and swimming right in front of me. I was also able to see the dolphins jump. The turtles' relaxed nature made me feel a sense of calm that resonated with me.
イルカが間近に見れたり、目の前を泳いだりしてチョー楽しい。イルカのジャンプも見ることができました。カメののんびりさには自分と同じものを感じて癒されました。
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My friend & I had the pleasure of this tour on 6th August 2012
Would recommend to anyone ..
Friendliest staff I have ever dealt with !!!
Clean comfortable boat !!!
Made our trip to Hawaii a fantastic experience
Thanks guys :)
I hoped to be a Japanese pilot, but I ended up participating in an English tour without any mention of that. The scenery was wonderful, and I was moved, but since I was seated next to the pilot (the computer assigns seats based on weight), I kept seeing the pilot yawn, which made me nervous. When I asked, "Are you sleepy?" he replied, "No!" so I took his word for it. The first hour was over Kilauea, and the second hour was over Waipi'o Valley. There was a stop at Hilo Airport for a break. Anyway, I'm glad we arrived safely.
日本語パイロットを希望したのですが、全くそれに触れられることもなく、英語のツアー参加になりました。
素晴らしい景色で、感動しましたが、パイロットの方の横の席になったせいで（体重でコンピューターが、席を決めます）、パイロットのあくびが何度も目に入り、緊張しました。
「Are you sleepy～」と聞いたら、「No!」と言われたので、それを信じて乗っていました。
前半１時間は、キラウエア、後半１時間は、ワイピオ渓谷です。途中、ヒロ空港に立ち寄り休憩があります。
とにかく、無事に着いてよかった。
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You can purchase a DVD featuring the scenery from the helicopter you boarded, but the picture quality (color reproduction) was poor, and the recorded date was completely wrong, which was very frustrating. It's disappointing, especially since the actual scenery was beautiful.
搭乗したヘリコプターからの景色を写したＤＶＤを購入できるのですが、画質（発色）が悪く、記録年月日も全く違うという非常に困ったものでした。
実際の景色がきれいであっただけに残念です。
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Ko Olina is a gorgeous area, very picturesque with manicured grounds and on the early morning tour it's just lovely to drive through here with the sun shining. First thing I was really impressed with was the Catamaran, it's very large and luxurious, I couldn't wait to get aboard! They make you take your shoes off before boarding and they store them for you until you return, you can tell this keeps the vessel from wear and tear... it was lovely inside.
Seeing the Dolphins was amazing - they do get close, the boat wasn't moving and they would come quite close to us, we didn't have to follow them. A few were jumping out of the water less than 100 yards away, such a great experience.
The staff were polite, knowledgeable and helpful - they would offer to grab you a drink - you didn't have to ask, which was really nice for a change. On the first snorkeling outing, we all had to wear life vests. I'm a pretty confident swimmer but this was nice, I could actually really relax and enjoy the
The sandbar, having such a shallow sandy beach in the ocean... it felt so nice. The hamburger I had on the boat was also delicious. Both the sea turtle watching and snorkeling were fun; it felt like swimming inside an aquarium. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
サンドバー、海の中にこんな浅瀬の砂浜があるなんて・・・とっても気持ち良かったです。船の中で食べたハンバーガーも美味しかったです。海亀ウオッチングもシュノーケリングも楽しかったです、まるで水族館の中に入って泳いでいる感覚です。またハワイに行く時はぜひ参加したいです。
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My first snorkeling experience in Hawaii was a bit disappointing because it was a little cold, but the hamburgers and other food were really delicious, and the ocean was beautiful.
ハワイでのはじめてのシュノーケリング 少し寒くて残念でしたが、ハンバーガー等すごくおいしく海もきれいでよかったです
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