Hawaii
I participated in an early morning cruise. When it comes to the winter sea, it's all about whales. I was torn between a whale tour and this one, but I decided to take a chance on the winter sea and chose this tour.
Although it was a dolphin tour, we stopped at a point where we could see whales at the beginning of the cruise, and I was able to see my long-awaited whales. I was also satisfied to see a mother and baby whale!
Then, we encountered many dolphins, and just when I thought we found one, a group of a dozen dolphins appeared, which was so exciting! The snorkeling afterward was also great, as I saw a lot of fish.
I'm not a strong swimmer, but thanks to the life jacket, I was able to snorkel with peace of mind. This time, there were three generations participating, from 0 to 71 years old, and my 3-year-old son enjoyed snorkeling, while my in-laws also had a great time on the cruise and snorkeling.
There was a staff member who was fluent in Japanese, which was reassuring. I couldn't eat lunch on the boat due to a bit of seasickness, but the staff kindly packaged it for me to take home. I ate it at the hotel after returning, and it was light and delicious.
早起きクルーズに参加しました。
冬の海といえばクジラ。クジラツアーと悩んだのですが、
冬の海に賭けて、こちらのツアーを選択しました。
イルカツアーでしたが、クルーズのはじめはクジラが見えるポイントへも寄ってくれて、念願のクジラを見ることができました。親子クジラにもあえて満足!
そして、本題のイルカにもたくさんあえました。1頭見つけたと思ったら十数頭のイルカの群が現れて大興奮!
その後のシュノーケリングもお魚がたくさんみえました。
私はカナヅチなのですが、ライフジャケットのお陰で安心してシュノーケリングできました。
今回三世代で0歳~71歳の参加でしたが、3歳の息子もシュノーケリングを楽しみ、義両親もクルーズ&シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
スタッフは日本語の堪能な方がいて安心できました。
昼食はちょっと船酔いのため船内で食べられなかったのですが、スタッフのかたが配慮くださり、お持ち帰り用にまとめてくださいました。帰宅後にホテルで食べたのですがあっさりしていて美味しかったです。
Unfortunately, our trip was canceled due to bad weather, but I wanted to share my experience for future reference. When I called the tour company at 6 PM the evening before our reservation to confirm the boat departure for the next morning, everything was still on schedule. So, we arrived at the port at 6 AM, checked in, and waited around. Then, there was an incredible downpour and strong winds. About 30 minutes after the meeting time, the captain informed us that we would go to the Na Pali Coast, but we wouldn't be able to go near Niihau Island. He explained that those who were going that day would receive a 25% refund on the tour price, and we could either change our schedule or cancel. I felt that the explanation was quite considerate. We decided to change our schedule. The earliest we could reschedule was two days later, so we made the change for that date.
The evening before the new reservation date, I received a call on my registered mobile phone from the tour company, informing me that bad weather was expected again the next morning, and they would have to cancel the tour altogether. Since we didn't have any other available dates, we decided to cancel. They explained that the full amount would be refunded through Alan1, which I understood. The next day, I received an email from Alan1 confirming the full refund, and when I checked my credit card online two days later, the full amount had indeed been refunded. I was relieved by the prompt and appropriate response from both the tour company and Alan1.
Weather is beyond our control, so I hope to try again someday. However, I realized that it's essential to provide your mobile phone number and contact information when booking a tour that can be affected by weather in Hawaii. Additionally, if the tour company doesn't have Japanese-speaking staff, it might be a bit challenging if you don't understand much English. Also, for tours on Kauai, it might be better to book in spring or summer when there are generally more good weather days compared to winter. However, the rain in Kauai has its own charm and can be quite enjoyable.
実際は悪天候によりキャンセルとなり行けなかったのですが、今後の参考になると思い、体験談として書いておきます。予約日前日夕方6時に翌朝のボート出航の確認のため電話したときには予定通りだったので、翌朝6時、港に行き、チェックインを済ませたあとぶらぶら待っていた。そのあと、ものすごい土砂降りと風で、集合時刻30分後に、キャプテンから話があり、ナパリコーストには行くが、ニイハウ島近くには行けないので、今日行く人にはツアー代の25%を返却する、日程を変更することもできるし、キャンセルもできる、という説明でした。説明は良心的だなと感じました。私たちは日程を変更しました。一番早くて2日後ということだったので2日後に予約変更。再予約日の前日夕方、登録していた携帯電話にツアー会社から電話がかかってきて、翌朝も悪天候が予想されツアー自体をキャンセルするということだった。私たちはもうほかの日程の余裕がなかったのでキャンセルすることにしました。ツアー代は全額Alan1を通じて返却されるという説明もあり了解した。翌日にはAlan1から全額返却される旨のメールが届き、インターネットでクレジットカードのオンライン取引明細チェックをしたらその2日後にはツアー代全額が返却されていた。ツアー会社およびAlan1の迅速で適切な対応に安心しました。天候はどうしようもないのでいつかまたチャレンジしたいと思います。ただこのような天候に左右されるツアーのときはハワイでの携帯電話や連絡先を必ず届けておくことが大切だと感じました。また日本語ができるスタッフがいないツアー会社だと少し英語がわからないととまどうことがあるかもしれません。またカウアイ島のツアーだと冬よりも春や夏の方が天気が良い日が多いかもしれません。しかしカウアイの雨もなかなか味わいがあっていいものです。
私たちは、改善できる点についての率直なコメントと、それが全体的な体験にどのように影響したかについて感謝したいと思います。将来またお会いできることを願っており、すべての期待を超えることができるよう努めます!またお会いするまで…マハロとアロハ。
We want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
We booked this tour after reading about it on a web site. We asked our kids do you want to go to amusemant park setting and touch dolphins, OR swim with them in the ocean, and the results was unanimous The wild ones in the ocean! They picked us up at our hotel and took us to the boat, they were very friendly and punctual. The staff on the boat were beyond awesome. They were fun and explained everything and paid special attention to our 9 year old who was a little scared to go out in the big ocean. Pete sense her fear, and took control and jumped in the water with her and she had the best seat in the house on his back swimming with dolphins! He even brough her up a sea urchin to delight her while she was eating lunch! We had pretty rough water but the captain on the boat did a great job, very obvious he knew exactly what to do in in rough ocean. They bbq'd burgers for lunch with purple colored hamburger buns wheich totally delighted our daughter! They entertained us afterward
The staff's service is outstanding. They are friendly and approachable. The pilot was cautious and serious, and the explanations were easy to understand (he's from Hawaii). It was the most comfortable helicopter ride I've ever experienced.
I started to get a bit bored with the endless expanse of volcanic ash and land, but then came the breathtaking beauty of the Kohala Coast and Waipi'o Valley!!!! I think this beauty can only be appreciated from a helicopter. When I spotted a mother and baby whale swimming from above and informed the pilot, he kindly showed us from an angle where everyone could see, which was truly moving.
For those who want to condense the essence of the vast Hawaii Island into a short time, this adventure comes highly recommended.
スタッフさんの対応は抜群です。気軽に話しかけてくれてフレンドリーです。パイロットの方は慎重な運転のかたで、まじめ、解説もわかりやすかった(ハワイのかたです)です。今まで乗ったヘリコプターのなかでいちばん安心の乗り心地でした。
延々と続く広大な火山灰と土地に半ば飽きが来てしまいましたが そのうちコハラコースト、ワイピオバレーの鳥肌ものの美しさ!!!!これはヘリの上からでないと味わえない美しさだと思いました。途中クジラの親子の遊泳を上から発見した私がパイロットに知らせると丁寧に 全員が観れる角度で見せてくれて感激しました。
広い広いハワイ島の醍醐味を短い時間で凝縮して楽しみたいというかたは、ぜひお勧めのアドベンチャーです。
I participated with my child. The staff were very accommodating, and we had a great time. During snorkeling, we were able to see many beautiful fish, which was an amazing experience. However, it was unfortunate that the cloudy sky made the sea not shine as brightly as it does in pictures. Lastly, the BBQ we had on the boat was delicious, and we made wonderful memories. I highly recommend this for couples to join.
親子で参加しました。
スタッフの方の対応も良く、とても楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングでは、綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができすごくいい体験ができました。
しかし、あいにくの曇り空で、海が本に載っているように白く輝いて見えなかったのが残念でした。
最後に船で食べたBBQもおいしく、いい思い出ができました。
カップルの方にぜひ参加してもらいたいです。
We had a great time on this cruise/snorkel activity. The staff on the boat were friendly and knowledgeable. The snorkeling on the reef was awesome with lots of colorful corals and many different fish. We saw a turtle in the water while we were snorkeling and followed it for awhile. We played water volleyball on the sandbar and it was lots of fun. The boat stopped at a spot where there are green turtles and we saw lots of them. The guitar serenade during lunch was a nice touch. I would recommend this cruise to others.
I was able to see wild dolphins, sea turtles, and even whales! The staff were all very nice, and I felt safe and enjoyed myself. I would like to participate again.
野生のイルカ、ウミガメ、そしてクジラさんまで見ることが出来ました!スタッフの皆さんもとてもいい人達ばかりで
安心して楽しむことができました。
また参加したいです。
This was my second time participating. Last year, I joined with three friends and was so impressed by the beauty of the ocean that I wanted my boyfriend, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to see it too, so I participated with him this time.
Since it was February, which is winter, I felt that the ocean wasn't as beautiful as it was during the summer when I participated last time. I thought the season might not be the best for me, but my boyfriend, who was participating for the first time, was amazed by the beautiful sea.
Especially since I'm not very good at swimming, I was moved by the snorkeling experience where, even if you can't swim well, you can still see the beautiful corals and the colorful fish swimming around.
The staff on this tour had such high energy and kept us entertained throughout. So, if you're looking to have a fun time with a group or just want to enjoy some lively company, this is definitely the right choice. Even if you go alone, I think you'll have a great time!
2度目の参加です。
去年、友人3人と参加し、海の綺麗さに感動したので、初めてのハワイの彼にも是非、その美しさを見てほしかったので彼と一緒に参加しました。
今回は2月という冬場だったので、前回夏場に参加したときより海の綺麗さがなく、私にとってはちょっぴりイマイチ季節が悪かったかなって思っていましたが、初参加の彼は美しい海に感動していました。
特に、あまり泳ぎは得意なほうではないのですが、シュノーケリングで泳げなくても美しい珊瑚と群がる綺麗なお魚が見れるので感動です。
こちらのツアーは、スタッフの方々のテンションがとても高く、始終楽しませてくれます。なので、わいわいしたい人やグループでの参加なら盛り上がることは間違いないでしょうし、一人での参加でも楽しめそうです。
The tour guide was a wonderful Japanese lady who was very kind.
It was a lucky day; I was able to swim with dolphins (although they were a bit far away), see whales, and swim very close to turtles.
On the way back, I was thrilled to see a larger dolphin that rarely appears!
The lunch burger was really delicious, and those who wanted to could also enjoy kayaking, making for a very fun experience.
The local guides and hula dance instructors were also very warm and wonderful people, creating great memories.
There were couples, solo travelers, and groups of two girls, among others.
The boat swayed a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication!
I highly recommend this tour!!
ツアーのガイドさんも日本人の素敵なお姉さんで、とても親切でよかった。
その日はラッキーデーで、イルカとも泳げたし(ちょっと遠かったけど)クジラも見れて、カメともとても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました。
帰りがけにたまにしか現れない大きめのイルカも見ることができて感動!!
途中のランチのハンバーガーがとってもおいしかったり、カヤックも希望者は乗せてもらえてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
現地のガイドサンやフラダンスの先生たちもとても温かく素敵な人で、いい思い出ができました。
カップル、一人旅、女の子二人組みいろいろな方がいました。
船は少し揺れるので酔い止め飲んでおいたほうがBETTER!
おススメのツアーです!!
I participated in February. The snorkeling was a bit cold, and I think there were fewer fish than usual. It was great to see the whales.
2月の参加でした。
シュノーケリングは少し寒かったですし、魚も少なめだったかと思います。クジラを見れたのは良かったです。
Great time, especially enjoyed the sail after snorkeling!
This was one of my and my husbands favorite things we did our first time out to Hawaii. We were thrilled we were in whale infested waters and it was super cool to have the whales literally swimming under us, as we saw and heard them. It was awesome one whale swam right under our guide (Griff) who got amazing photos of the whole experience!
Would definitely do this again during whale season! Snorkeling to see the green sea turtles was amazing too. And all by getting a little exercise, rowing. Nice!
Thanks Griff and South Pacific Kayak!
The Fairwind crew is the best there is - I highly recommend them to any and all. We had so much fun with our Friday snorkel that we booked another on the following Tuesday. The food was outstanding and the instructions were great. The fish class was lots of fun. Case is a great guy and an excellent speaker to people of all ages. We were only on the Big Island for a week and the Fairwind snorkels were the best memories.......
My family and I totally agree that this was the best tour that we did while we were in Hawaii. A friend of mine had told me about the rays on the big island, but I totally didn't think that it was going to be that amazing. The crew members were really attentive and once we got into the water, it was like being in some alien planet with the rays around us and the plankton glowing under the lights. Doing this again if I ever get back to Hawaii!!!!
I went on Captain Bob's Snorkeling Adventure with 4 friends last week and we all agreed that it was the BEST day we spent in Hawaii. The crew was FANTASTIC; fun, entertaining, knowledgeable, laid back... perfect!
The ocean volleyball and snorkeling at our own reef was a welcome change from the crowds in Waikiki.
I highly recommend this trip to everyone visiting Oahu! We have all decided to bring our kids and do this trip again on our next visit to the island.
Thanks to Daniel-son, Jenner, Macho Taco, Kelly and the rest of the crew for a perfect day!
Love,
The Colorado Girls
The staff were very entertaining, and my family had a great time. The sea was beautiful and felt amazing. I was very satisfied with the delicious lunch. However, I got too carried away and forgot that I had my phone in my pocket, which ended up getting submerged in water. I advise anyone participating to be very careful.
スタッフの皆さんがとても面白く家族で楽しめました。海はキレイでめちゃくちゃ気持ちよかったです。昼食がとてもおいしく満足しました。しかし浮かれすぎてポケットの中に携帯を入れているのを忘れていて水没させてしまいました。参加する方はくれぐれもご注意ください。
The weather wasn't that great, so snorkeling was honestly chilling to the bone! But seeing the sea turtles was amazing! The sandwiches served on the boat were really delicious♪ The sandbar was also impressive~! It's definitely worth a visit.
天気がたいして良くなかったので、シュノーケルは正直鳥肌たつほど寒い!
でも海がめみれて感動!
船上でだされるサンドイッチとかとっても美味しい♪
サンドバーも感動~!一見の価値ありです。
The satisfaction may be significantly influenced by the weather and the tides (which is natural since it's the sea), but viewing the island from the sea was very refreshing! The captain and everyone else were such fun and wonderful people! The food we had on the boat was delicious!
天候や海の満ち引きで満足度がかなり左右されるかもしれません(海なので当然ですが)でも、海側から島を見るのもとても新鮮!キャプテンをはじめ皆さんとても楽しく素敵な人たちでよかったです!船の上で頂いたご飯もおいしかったーー!
Wow, we new the Napali Coast was impressive but we had no idea how beautiful it would be. With blue water, amazing cliffs and dolphins swimming alongside. we even saw a few humpback whales! the staff was very friendly and the snorkeling was great. We will certainly come back!
Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your unforgettable review! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
I participated in the afternoon session on January 15 (Saturday). The weather was not just sunny, but perfectly clear. The sunlight was so strong that it was quite hot, so even when I got into the water, it wasn't too cold. There were many participants, over 40? It was fully booked. We saw a lot of green sea turtles, and the sandbar was just exposed due to the low tide. The tour staff mentioned it was the first time they had seen such a low tide. The staff's service was good, and I was particularly impressed by a lively woman in her thirties. She had a nice figure and even wore a belly button ring. Although she was married... They also took commemorative photos for us, and the snorkeling allowed us to see plenty of fish. The BBQ lunch afterward was very delicious, especially the chicken. My wife was also very pleased. The commemorative photos were $10, but I don't think that's expensive. Some participants even had video recordings. Even in January, if the weather is good, it’s not cold. I would like to participate again. Newlyweds, mature couples, families, and groups can all enjoy this experience. I think there are many repeat visitors as well.
1月15日(土)PMの部に参加させてもらいました。
天気は晴れじゃなく快晴。とても日差しが強く暑いぐらいでしたので、水の中に入ってもそう寒くはなかったです。
参加者は多く、40人以上?満席状態でした。
アオウミガメもたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーは、丁度引き潮の時間帯だったので砂が海面から出てきたところでした。ツアースタッフ5名もこんなに引いたのは初めて見たと言ってました。スタッフの対応も良く、三十路のお姉さん?がとても元気だったのが印象に残りました。へそピーなんか付けちゃって、なかなかスタイルも良かったです。既婚ですが・・。記念撮影もしてくれましたし、シュノーケリングも魚が良く見れたし、その後のBBQランチもとても美味しかったです。チキンが良かった。うちのかみさんも大変喜んでくれました。記念写真は$10ですが高いとは思いません。中には、ビデオ撮影の方もいらっしゃいました。
1月でも天候に恵まれれば寒くないです。
また参加したいと思っています。
新婚さんから熟年カップル、ファミリー、グループ、皆さん楽しめます。リピーターも多いのではないでしょうか?
Excellent tour. Breakfast enroute to the bay, 2 hours of snorkelling in beautifully clear water, high diving, waterslides and BBQ lunch at the swim site, all accompanied with a great crew. Doesn't get much better!
I participated with my mother, and this was my graduation trip to Hawaii. Among all the activities, this snorkeling tour was my main goal. I had read experiences from those who participated before, so I joined with high expectations, and it did not disappoint—every moment turned out to be the best day ever!
The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, and while snorkeling, I swam among small fish that were deeper than my feet could reach. This feeling is something you can only truly understand by experiencing it with your own body and eyes.
I'm not a strong swimmer, so I was a bit scared about snorkeling in deep water, but wearing a life jacket ensured I wouldn't sink, and everyone was close by, which made me feel safe. There were also a few people who just walked on the sandbar and observed the snorkeling from the boat.
I joined in the afternoon, and I was worried about getting hungry since lunch was after the sandbar and snorkeling. However, before we departed from the harbor, we were able to enjoy Leonard's malasadas and drinks, which was great.
The crew members were all wonderful people, and they made the experience enjoyable. The buffet-style lunch was also incredibly delicious! If I ever come back to Hawaii, I would definitely want to join this tour again!☆
母と娘の親子で参加しました。
私の大学卒業旅行で来たハワイ、中でもこのシュノーケリングツアーは一番の目的でもありました。事前に参加された方々の体験談も読んでいたので、相当な期待感を持っての参加でしたが、その期待を裏切ることなくどこをとっても最高の一日となりました!
美しすぎるサンドバーに、シュノーケリングでは自分の足のさらに奥深くを泳ぐ小魚。この感動はやはり自分の体と目で感じないとわからないと思います。
泳ぎが得意でない私は、足のつかないところでのシュノーケリングということで少し怖かったのですが、ライフジャケットを着るので絶対沈みませんし、みんな近くにいるので安心です。サンドバーだけ歩いて、シュノーケリングは船の上で見学されている方も何人かいらっしゃいました。
お昼からの参加でしたが、昼食はサンドバーとシュノーケリングが終わってからということで、お腹がすくかな?と心配だったのですが、港を出発する前にレナーズのマラサダと飲み物をいただけたのでよかったです。
クルーの皆さんもみんな良い人達で、楽しませていただきましたし、バイキング形式のランチもすごくおいしかったです!またハワイに来ることがあれば、是非参加したいツアーです☆
I participated on August 25.
Overall, it was just okay.
I think the tour is affected by the weather! In my case, it was as follows:
- The weather was bad and cold, and the wind was strong.
- As a result, the water clarity was not great (when the sunlight came through, it was very beautiful).
- The sandbar was not formed (maybe because of the weather?).
→ There was a shallow area in the middle of the sea, but there were no parts shallow enough to see the ground.
After that, I went snorkeling in the deep sea outside the original sandbar area. There were many black fish, and due to the strong wind, the waves were high, so it wasn't that great. It might be tough for those who are not good at swimming!
The return boat was also cold. It's better to bring a towel. There was warm coffee and tea, which was helpful.
It could be a good tour on a nice day!
8月25日に参加。
総じて、まあまあだった。
天候に左右されるツアーだと思う!
私の場合は以下のとおりだったので。
?天気が悪く寒かった、風も強かった
?そのため海の透明度もいまいち(太陽の光が差し込んだ時は非常にキレイ)
?サンドバーもできていなかった(天候のせい?)
→海のど真ん中に浅瀬はあったが、地面が見える程浅い部分は無し。
その後、本来のサンドバー部分の外の深い海でシュノーケリングをした。
黒い魚が多く、風が強いため、波が高く、それほどでもなかった。泳ぎが苦手な人はきついかもしれない!
帰りのボートも寒かった。タオルをちゃんと持って行った方がよい。
あったかいコーヒー、紅茶はあり、それは助かった。
天気の良い日だと良いツアーかもしれない!
I participated in mid-November.
The day before, I went to take sunset photos while confirming the meeting place, and since the catamaran had just returned, I assumed this was the right spot. However, when I arrived on the day, the catamaran was gone, and I panicked. I asked a nearby hotel staff, and they said it was "five hotels down." Since I was cutting it close to the meeting time, I dashed over, and just as I did, the catamaran was coming towards the beach from offshore. (Sweat, sweat, sweat)
≪Refer to the sign in the photo for the meeting place...≫
I misunderstood because the hotel was part of the same group.
(The meeting place is in front of Outrigger Reef on the Beach, but I ended up at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Please be careful.) Looking back, the catamaran that returned was also a different boat.
At the reception, there was one staff member who understood some Japanese (they had a Japanese reference book), but the other staff seemed not to understand Japanese.
Once on board, there was an explanation of precautions, all in English (which is to be expected).
About five minutes in, my wife got seasick. (I recommend taking seasickness medication for those who are prone to it.)
When we reached the turtle habitat point, snorkeling and free diving began (you can dive about 10 meters).
We stayed there for about an hour.
We encountered over ten turtles, which was incredibly moving.
After that, we cruised around the bay and were able to see Diamond Head and the hotel cluster from the sea, which was also impressive.
Next time, I would like to take the sunset cruise and see the sunset from the boat.
11月中旬に参加しました。
参加前日にサンセットの写真を撮りに行きながら集合場所の確認に行き丁度カタマランが帰って来たのでこの場所で良いと思い込み、当日を迎えてその場所に行くとカタマランが無く、焦ってしまい近くのホテルのスタッフに聞くと『5つ先のホテル』との事でした。
集合時間ギリギリだったのでダッシュして行くと沖合からカタマランがビーチに向かって来ました。(汗・汗・汗)
≪集合場所は、写真の看板を参考に・・・≫
ホテルが同じグループだったので勘違いしてしまいました。
(アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前が集合場所ですが、アウトリガー・ワイキキ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前に行ってしまいました。要注意して下さい。)
今、思うと帰って来たカタマランも違う船でした。
受付では、片言の日本語が解るスタッフ(日本語の参考書を持ってました。)が一人いましたが、その他のスタッフは日本語が解らない様子でした。
乗船してから注意事項等説明が有ります。すべて英語(当然ですよね。)
5分位で嫁さんは、船酔いでダウン。(船に弱い方は酔止め
の投薬をおすすめします。)
ホヌの生息ポインに着くとシュノーケリング・素潜り開始
(10m位潜れます。)
1時間位停泊していました。
10匹以上のホヌに遭遇し大感動でした。
その後、湾内のクルージングしてくれ海上からダイヤモンドヘッド、ホテル群を見る事が出来てこれも感動です。
次回は、サンセットクルーズに乗船し船上からのサンセットを見てみたいです。
Thank you for a fun day. The ocean condition was a little less than ideal today, but I saw plenty of dolphines, whales, and even a turtle. It was amazing.
The staff members were very kind, entertaining, and plain fun people. I had a faburous day.
The staff members are very welcoming. It's surprisingly hard work as the school focuses on swimming to find dolphins, creating an atmosphere where everyone encourages each other to do their best!
We went all the way to the North Shore, which was farther than usual, and the waves were rough, causing some seasickness. However, I was truly moved to encounter a large group of wild dolphins, sea turtles, and seals.
I think it was a great experience that I will cherish!
スタッフの方々はとてもアットホームです。
ひたすら泳いでイルカさんを見つけるという、意外とハードな学校なので、参加者みんなで頑張ろう!
という雰囲気になります。
いつもより遠いノースショアまで行ったので波が荒く船酔いをしてしまいましたが、
自然のイルカさんの大群、ウミガメ、アザラシに逢うことができて、本当に感動しました。
一度は経験できてとてもよかったと思います♪
Unfortunately, due to the weather, I couldn't see the beautiful sea like in the pictures or commercials, but the staff's service and the snorkeling experience were both wonderful☆
I got to see sea turtles and coral reefs, and the snacks on the boat were unexpectedly delicious, which made me very satisfied.
あいにくの天気で画像やCMのようなきれいな海を見ることは出来なかったのですが、スタッフの対応、シュノーケリング、どれもとてもすばらしかったです☆
ウミガメを見たり、さんご礁を見たり、舟の上での軽食も予想外にとてもおいしくて大満足です。
I participated in October. At first, I had a hard time finding dolphins, but when I finally spotted them, it was an emotional experience. The staff were all very enthusiastic, and I had a great time. I want to go to Hawaii again to see the dolphins. Thank you very much!
10月に参加しました。
最初はイルカを探してなかなか見つからなかったのですが、
見つかったときは感動でした。
スタッフの方も皆さん盛り上げてくれて、
非常に楽しめました。
またイルカ見にハワイへ行きたいです、
本当にありがとうございました。
This excursion was worth the money spent. My new husband had never snorkeled before so it was nice to have an experienced guide teach us how to do it. The Kayaking portion was nice and good exercise while we got to go out further than we would have without the kayaks. The guide, Steve, knew tremendous amounts about the area, ocean, animal life and more. He was helpful and funny throughout the entire experience. It was great to see turtles in and out of the water, an octopus, urchins, as well as schools of fish. Small group, us and a family, which the made the experience that much more intimate and special.
It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with wonderful weather and had a fantastic experience. We were able to swim close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was an incredibly moving time for us. The staff were all very friendly and their service was excellent.
However, the staff's strong desire for everyone to see the dolphins was a bit overwhelming at times. They would say things like, "I found one! Come this way!" and everyone would rush over. Then another staff member would call out, "Come over here!" and again everyone would go that way... It was quite tiring! ^^; Haha.
Thanks to that, we encountered many dolphins, but I think it might be better to find a favorite staff member and stick with them. Overall, I believe it was a great tour. If you have the chance, I highly recommend participating!
雨季でしたが、とてもすばらしい天気に恵まれ素敵な体験をすることができました。イルカや、海ガメを間近に泳ぐことができ、とても感動できる時間を過ごすことができました。
スタッフの皆様もとてもフレンドリーで、対応もすばらしいです。
ただし、スタッフの皆さんの絶対にイルカを見て欲しい気持ち→私見つけた→こっち来てーーー!!→みんなそっち行く。→違うスタッフさん。こっちきてーーー!→みんなそっち行く。。。→これは、結構疲れました^^;笑
おかげでたくさんイルカと遭遇することができましたが・・・。
誰かお気に入りのスタッフさんを見つけて、その人にずっとついているのも良いかと思いました。
とても良いツアーだと思います。機会があれば参加してみてはいかがでしょうか?