All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

In the morning, we were picked up at the hotel and had malasadas for breakfast at Leonard's. The freshly made, fluffy malasadas were delicious! Now, off to the sea in Waianae where the dolphins are waiting!

Along the way, our guide Yuji provided sightseeing information, saying, "This is the hospital where President Obama was born," and "On your left is the house of Kōnishiki!" Each time, everyone exclaimed, "Wow!!" I appreciated the thoughtful efforts to keep everyone engaged during the 40-minute journey, which flew by, and soon we arrived at the sea in Waianae!

Once we boarded the boat and headed out, I was amazed! The water was completely clear! You could see right through to the bottom! What a beautiful sea. I was thrilled and confident that we would see dolphins.

The sea in Waianae is calm, beautiful, and mysterious. I stared intently at the surface, hoping to see dolphins. Spin jumps!! We also jumped into the water.

As we quietly swam, there were 60 to 70 dolphins around us. They swam right in front of us and beneath us. Baby dolphins were swimming closely with their mothers. I felt like I wanted to swim with them forever. So happy♪

The cheeseburger grilled on the boat was incredibly delicious, and canoeing and paddle surfing were also fun. It was truly a packed experience. I felt like we accomplished so much in just half a day. I want to come back again next year!

朝ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、あのレナーズでマラサダの朝食。出来立てでふわふわのマラサダ、美味しい~！！さあ、いざイルカの待つワイアナエの海に！！
途中は、ガイドのゆうじさんが、「ここはオバマ大統領の生まれた病院ですよ」「左手の御殿が小錦さんの家です！」と観光案内。その都度、みんなからは「わあ~！！」と歓声。
海に着くまでの間も皆を飽きさせないような気配りが嬉しいです。
４０分くらいの移動時間もあっという間で、ワイアナエの海に！！
船にのって海に出てびっくり！海が完全に透明なんです！海の中が見える見える！！なんて美しい海なんでしょう。感激！！きっとイルカにあえるぞ~と確信。
ワイアナエの海は穏やかでどこまでも美しく神秘的。イルカを期待して、水面をじっと見つめる。
スピンジャンプ！！私たちも海に飛び込む。
静かに静かに泳いでいると、そこには６０~７０匹ものイルカ。目の前をイルカたちが横切ったり、私たちの下をイルカたちが泳いだり。赤ちゃんイルカもお母さんにぴったりと寄り添って泳いでいる。永遠にこのまま一緒に泳いでいたい気持ちになりました。幸せ♪♪
船の上で焼いてもらったチーズハンバーグは飛び切り美味しかったし、カヌーやパドルサーフィンも楽しかった。本当に盛りだくさんでした。たった半日とは思えないような充実ぶりでした。また来年も行きたい！と思いました。

I took my 85 year old mother who has some physical limitations, my 73 year old husband, and my self (62) on the midday (no meal) cruise and snorkeling adventure. It was heavenly! The staff gave a general, easy to understand lesson to all. When my mother got down the stairs she decided she did not want to go. The staff people told me to go ahead that they would take care of her. A few minutes later she was out viewing the reef with a tube and a box. My husband did the same. I was able to relax and enjoy without worries. Thank you so much for one of the most pleasurable things I have done!

Excellent. To start, we went out on the Sea Smoke, little did we know, this was owned by James Arness (Gun Smoke TV show) and he raced this from LA to Hawaii and beat the pack by 2-days… So we were sailing on a piece of history.
Crew was awesome and extremely hospitable. Equipment was very good; food and beverages were high quality and fresh.
We arrived at the dive spot and it was amazing, sea turtles to say the least. The black sand beach was amazing and really different than the typical white sugar sand that most beaches are made of.
I would recommend this to all skill levels and all ages.
On the way back they sent up the sails and turned the engine off, we enjoyed the speed and stability that 60’ catamarans are famous for.
If you have a chance, don't miss this opportunity to view the Big Island and its beautiful coastline from the ocean… Well worth the 4-hour snorkel adventure and very convenient to find as this is anchored at the Waikoloa Marriot.

I attended with my two neices, who are very afraid of water. The BOB offered them the opportunity to experience the ocean and its inhabitants without knowing how to swim. They were truly overjoyed with their experience under water. We were all a bit concerned, at first, with the staff who didn't interact well with customers but once everyone experienced the BOB they began to interact more with customers.

I participated on June 30th.

The weather was clear from the morning! I was picked up at the hotel early in the morning and headed straight for Leonard's famous malasadas. These are not like donuts with holes; they are oval-shaped fried pastries. Freshly made, they have a light texture instead of being greasy! I felt like I could eat as many as I wanted♪

After that, we went to the harbor on the west coast where the Dolphin University boat is located. It took about 40 minutes by car. There were about 30 people on the boat, including the staff, and we set off to find the dolphins!

The weather was so nice that the sea breeze was pleasant, and just moving around was enjoyable. Along the way, we learned a traditional Hawaiian prayer and prayed to the sea gods together. Hoping our prayers would reach them, we continued our search for the dolphins from the boat.

At one point… we spotted a pod of dolphins!! Following the staff's instructions, everyone jumped into the sea! By the way, goggles and fins are provided, but wetsuits are available for a fee. However, I recommend renting a wetsuit.

As for the dolphins, at first, they didn't come close because everyone was splashing around in the water, but thanks to the staff's experience and skills, the dolphins…! Before we knew it, there were about 15 dolphins around us…! It was truly moving! Of course, we couldn't touch them, but they swam right past us, below us, and even chatted with a "quee" sound… the dolphins in the wild are truly amazing.

After being moved by the dolphins, we headed to the underwater palace. Yes, there were sea turtles and colorful fish waiting for us there! I was captivated by the sea turtles and couldn't help but follow them. They seemed a bit annoyed, though (laughs).

Additionally, there were activities like sea kayaking, paddle surfing, and on the boat, we enjoyed special hamburgers and hula dancing… it was a class filled with so many fun activities that I can't even write them all down.

Thank you so much, Yuriko, Yuji, Cynthia, Dad, Keoki, Kioni, Mary… and all the wonderful instructors! I had a truly enjoyable time!!

6/30日に参加しました。

当日は朝から快晴！
早朝にホテルでピックアップしていただき、レナーズ名物マラサダ向けて一直線。
ドーナツみたいな穴はない、俵型の揚げパン。これが出来たてで、揚げている代わりに軽~い食感！何個でも食べられそうな感じでした♪

その後はイルカ大学のボートがある西海岸の港へ。車で４０分くらいは移動したでしょうか。
ボートにはスタッフの方々を含めると３０人程が乗船。そしてイルカ先生を探しに沖へ！

とてもいい天気だったので、海の風も心地良く、移動しているだけでも楽しめました。
途中、ハワイ古来の祈りを教えていただき、全員で海の神様にお祈り。
お祈りが届くことを願い、ボートからイルカ先生探しを続行。

あるポイントで…イルカ先生の群れを発見！！スタッフの方々の指示でみんな海へ~！ちなみに、ゴーグルはフィンは貸していただけます。ウェットスーツは有料。でもウェットスーツは借りることをお勧めします。

で、肝心のイルカ先生ですが、はじめはみんなが海でバタバタしていたので近くに寄ってくれませんでしたが、スタッフの方々の経験とワザ？が、イルカ先生の心を…！
気づいたら私たちの周りには１５頭ほどのイルカ先生が…！
本当に感動です！
もちろん触れませんが、私たちの目の前を通り過ぎ、下を泳ぎ、そして「キュー」っとおしゃべりをし…大自然のイルカ先生は本当に感動させてくれます。

イルカ先生に感動した後は、竜宮城へ。そう、こちらもウミガメ先生やカラフルなお魚達が待っていてくれました！
ウミガメ先生に魅了され、思わず後を追ってしまいました。ちょっと迷惑そうでしたが(笑)

その他、シーカヤックやパドルサーフィン、そして船上では特製ハンバーガーにフラダンス…といった、もう書ききれないくらい遊び満載の授業でした。

ユリコさん・ユウジさん、シンシアさん・パパさん・ケオキさん、キオニさんにメアリーさん…そして多くの先生！
本当に楽しい時間をありがとうございました！！

I participated in this tour during a monitor experience on July 14th! When I came to Hawaii last time, I joined another wild dolphin tour and was moved when I saw the dolphins. However, the previous tour from another company was in a location where the sea wasn't very beautiful, which was disappointing. This time, I applied for this tour because I saw reviews and the website suggested they would take us to a beautiful sea!

My impression is, it was awesome!!! I'm really glad I chose this tour! That's the bottom line!! I absolutely recommend it!

The sea was taken to the westernmost point of Oahu, so it was clear, and we could see dolphins swimming right next to us, making it feel like we were really swimming in the ocean together! Moreover, not only did we see dolphins, but at the point where the water was clearest, we had time to feed the fish and enjoy paddle surfing! This tour also allows you to enjoy delicious food! (laughs) In the morning, after departing from the meeting place, we first went to Leonard's Bakery, famous for malasadas, where we each had a freshly made, piping hot one. While on the water, Captain Papa prepared delicious cheeseburgers, chilled pineapples, chips, and drinks, which came out just when we were swimming and feeling a bit hungry! The timing was perfect!

We encountered dolphins three times, and I was able to see them swimming right by my feet twice, so I felt completely satisfied both emotionally and physically★☆★☆★.

For those who are hesitant about participating, I joined other activities during my stay in Hawaii, but the tour I wanted to do again was definitely this one, so please go and enjoy it!

7/14にモニター体験にてこのツアーに参加してきました!!
前回ハワイに来た時も他の野生のイルカツアーに参加し、イルカを見たときには感動！だったのですが、前回の他会社ツアーは海があんまりきれいな場所ではなく残念だったので、今回は書き込みやＨＰなどを拝見してきれいそうな海に連れて行ってくれそうだったので、このツアーに申し込みました！！

感想は、サイコ−！！！このツアーにしてほんっとに良かった！その一言ですね！！
絶対オススメですよ！！

海もオアフ島の最西端につれて行っていただいたので、澄んでいて、イルカも見れるし、海がめは真横を泳いでるから、本当に一緒に海を泳いでいるようでした！しかも、イルカを見るだけでなく、１番海が澄んでいるポイントではお魚にえさをやったり、パドルサーフィンを楽しんだりもしっかり時間をとっていただけました！！
このツアーは美味しい物を食すこともできます！（笑）朝、集合場所から出発すると、まず最初にマラサダで有名なレーナーズベーカリーにて焼きたてほやほやアッツアツを一人一個ずつ食べ、水上では、キャプテンパパさんが焼いてくれたおいしいチーズバーガーやヒエヒエのパイナップルや、ポテチ、ドリンクなど水中で泳いで小腹か減ってるときにすかさずでてくる！このタイミングもさすがでした！！

イルカは３回アタックして、２回イルカが足元を泳いでいく姿をしっかりと見ることが出来たし、ほんとに気持ちもおなかも満腹★☆★☆★です。

参加しようか迷っている方、ハワイに滞在中他のアクティビティーにも参加しましたが、もう一回行きたかったと思ったツアーは断然このツアーだったので、是非行って見て楽しんでみてください！！

I participated in the afternoon tour. The tide was high, and it was quite a challenge to walk on the sandbar. The barbecue lunch was delicious. They provided us with wetsuits, so I wasn't cold, but those who weren't wearing them looked chilly.

午後のツアーに参加しました。潮が満ちて、サンドバーを歩くのもアップアップでした。バーベキュウランチは、美味しかったです。ウエットスーツを貸していただいたので寒くありませんでしたが、着ていない人は寒そうでした。

Among nearly 100 participants, there were only my wife and I as the Japanese attendees, but the staff member Miho was really considerate and helped us relax quite a bit during the event.
I was extremely satisfied to see the sea turtles up close! It's exciting to see creatures in nature!

Miho was very kind. Thank you so much! I had a great time!!!

１００人近い参加者の中　日本人は自分と妻の二人だけでしたがスタッフのMihoさんに本当に気を使っていただいてかなりリラックスして参加することができました　　
　ウミガメもものすごい近くでみることができて大満足でした！自然の生き物を見ると興奮しますね！
　
　Mihoさんとても優しかったです　どうもありがとう！楽しかったです！！！　
　

During my stay in Hawaii, I participated in various activities, but Dolphin University was the best!!

This time, it was a family trip with three generations. Not only I, but everyone in my family was thrilled, so I was very satisfied. This is all thanks to the kind staff. Thank you so much!!

I also appreciated the morning call to the hotel. I was already up and excited... (laughs) The malasada was even more delicious than I expected, and I wanted to eat another one.

After returning home and going back to school, my child told their friends about Dolphin University, and they were very envious. Surrounded by nature, we had a wonderful experience and made great memories. I'm also working hard while recalling that excitement. I want to see Dolphin Teacher and Turtle Teacher again, so I will definitely participate next time!! I look forward to it again then!!

ハワイ滞在中は色んなＯＰへ参加しましたが、イルカ大学が一番最高でした！！

今回は三世代でのハワイ旅行。
私だけでなく、家族みんなも声をそろえて喜んでくれていたのですごく満足できました。
これもすべて優しいスタッフの皆さんのおかげです。
本当にありがとうございました！！

ホテルへのモーニングコールもうれしかったです♪
私は張り切って既に起きていましたが・・・（笑）
マラサダは予想以上においしく、もう1個食べたかったです。

帰国して登校したわが子はお友達にイルカ大学での話をしたところ、すごくうらやましがられたそうです。
大自然に囲まれ素敵な体験ができ、いい思い出ができました。
私もその感動を思い出しながら仕事に励んでいます。
イルカ先生・カメ先生にまた会いたいので、次回も絶対に参加します！！その時はまたよろしくお願いいたします！！
　

I wasn't particularly fixated on dolphins, but when I saw the chance to participate in the monitor campaign at a great price, I applied with a light heart...

It was truly, truly the right decision!! I never expected to see wild dolphins so close!

First, from the early morning gathering, Yuriko and Yuji's fun talks got me excited♪ During the drive, I was able to hear wonderful stories about how they became captivated by dolphins, which were quite inspiring. Unfortunately, it was raining on the way there, but thanks to that, we saw many rainbows after the rain☆ "Seeing such a big rainbow means something good is definitely going to happen today!" My spirits were high↑↑.

Arriving at the port in such a fun atmosphere, everyone greeted us warmly.

From the moment we boarded the boat, there were dolphins swimming all around! We offered a prayer song and off we went into the sea!

With life jackets on, I had no worries even though I can't swim.

The dolphins were close by, but at first, they didn't come near, which made me a bit anxious. However, as I quietly waited... they were really, really right there! The dolphins swimming gracefully and comfortably were truly magical. I even got to see a mother and baby swimming together.

After the dolphins, we moved to the Dragon Palace for about 20 minutes. They entertained us with ukulele music and served us pineapple, so we weren't bored during the ride.

At the Dragon Palace, we had free time to snorkel, paddle surf, and kayak. We saw not only turtles but also many beautiful fish. When I held out food, they rushed over with such speed that it was a bit scary. Paddle surfing clearly divided those who could do it and those who couldn't (laughs). I definitely recommend giving it a try.

On the way back to the port, we enjoyed special cheeseburgers (eating on the sea was exceptional☆), and we even danced at the end. Personally, I found the dancing to be a lot of fun♪ The more you dance without being shy, the better!

Despite being just a morning activity, it was packed with content. It became the most enjoyable memory of this trip♪

I highly recommend it for anyone looking to immerse themselves in an extraordinary experience and find some healing☆☆☆

特にイルカに固執していたわけではないのですが、モニターキャンペーンでお得に参加できるチャンスだったので、軽い気持ちで申し込んだのですが・・

本当に本当に大正解でした！！
まさかこんなに近くで野生のイルカが見られるとは思ってもいませんでした！

まず早朝の集合からユリ子さん&ユウジさんの楽しいトークでワクワク♪　車内ではお二人がイルカの虜になった経緯など、人生の参考になるような素敵なお話を聞くことができました。　あいにく行きの道中は雨だったのですが、そのおかげで雨上がりには多数の虹が☆　「こんなに大きな虹が見られて今日は絶対良いことあるよー」とテンションも↑↑。


そんな楽しい雰囲気の中港に到着。
やさしそうな皆様が出迎えてくれます。

船に乗った瞬間からイルカの群れがあちらこちらに！
お祈りの歌をささげ早速海へGO!

ライフジャケットがあるので泳げない私でも何の心配もいりません。

群れはすぐ近くにいるけど、なかなか寄ってきてくれなくて最初はちょっと心配でしたが静かに待っていると・・
本当に本当にすぐそこです！
悠々と気持ちよさそうに泳ぐイルカはとても幻想的でした。
親子で仲良く泳ぐ姿も見られました。

イルカの後は竜宮城へ20分ほど移動。
ウクレレを聞かせてくれたり、パイナップルを振る舞ってくれたりと移動中も飽きないです。

竜宮城での時間はシュノーケルをしたり、パドルサーフィンやカヤックをしたり自由に過ごします。
カメだけではなくきれいな魚もたくさん見られます。　
餌を持つとすごい勢いで寄ってきて、少しコワイぐらいでした。
パドルサーフィンはできる人とできない人にはっきり分かれてました（笑）　ぜひチャレンジしてみてください。

港へ向かう帰り道で、特製チーズバーガーを頂き（海の上で食べるのは格別☆）、さらに最後はダンスまで踊りました。
私的にはこのダンスがとても楽しかったです♪
恥ずかしがらず思いっきり踊ったもん勝ちです！

と、午前中のみのアクティビティにも関わらず、盛沢山の内容です。
今回の旅行の中で一番楽しい思い出になりました♪

非日常に浸って癒されたい方にはとってもお勧めです☆☆☆

In the early morning, I boarded the yellow school bus from Dolphin University and first had breakfast at Leonard's. I had already eaten Leonard's malasadas the day before, but at Dolphin University, I was able to enjoy them fresh and hot! The fresh ones were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they were absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend having them fresh☆☆☆

Guided by the cheerful and energetic staff member Yuriko, we arrived at the West after about 40 minutes. Once we boarded the boat from there... the dolphins greeted us right away. I thought we would be searching for the dolphins for a longer time, but as expected, the encounter rate is 100%!!

We hurried into the sea, swimming eagerly after the staff, and there they were, the dolphins! I will never forget the moment when they passed right underneath me or came so close that I could almost reach out to them. Above all, I am grateful to the staff. It was clear that they were doing their utmost to ensure we could meet the dolphins. They taught us when to swim and when to stop and wait quietly, and they shouted loudly, "Look down now~~!!" so we wouldn’t miss anything... Thanks to the dedicated staff, I had the best experience.

After meeting the dolphins, we moved to the second spot by boat. We encountered tropical fish, honu (sea turtles), and even the rarely seen Hawaiian monk seal, and we had a blast with sea kayaking and paddle surfing. After all the fun, the cheeseburgers grilled by Captain Papa on the boat were delicious too!! They played pleasant songs on the ukulele and taught us hula, keeping us entertained until the very end.

Despite such a packed schedule, we were able to return to the hotel around 2 PM, which was great because it left us with some free time afterward. Waking up early was definitely worth it. If I have the chance, I would love to enroll again. Thank you so much to Yuriko and all the staff for such a wonderful time. Mahalo.

朝早くにイルカ大学の黄色いスクールバスに乗り込むと、まずはレナーズで朝食。
前日すでにレナーズのマラサダを食べていたのですが、イルカ大学では揚げたてのアツアツを食べることが出来ました！
揚げたては外がカリッと中がフワフワでとっても美味しかった！！揚げたて絶対お勧めです☆☆☆

元気で明るいスタッフのユリコさんに案内されながら、40分程でウエストに到着。
そこから船に乗ると・・・すぐにイルカ先生達が出迎えてくれました。
もっと長い時間イルカ先生を探し回るのかと思っていましたが、さすが遭遇率100％！!

急いで海に入り、スタッフの後を夢中で泳いでいくと・・・イルカ先生がいました!！
自分の真下を通過したり、手が届きそうなくらい目の前に来た瞬間は忘れられません。
そして何よりスタッフの皆さんに感謝です。
私たちがイルカ先生に出会えるように、全力でガイドして頂いているのがとても伝わりました。
泳ぐタイミングや止まって静かに待つべきタイミングを教えてくれたり、見逃さないように「今、下を見てぇぇ~~！！」と大声で叫んだり・・・本当に熱心なスタッフの皆さまのお陰で最高の体験が出来ました。

イルカ先生に会った後は、２時間目のスポットへまた船で移動。
熱帯魚やホヌ、そして滅多に現れないというハワイアンモンクシール（アザラシ）に出会うことが出来たり、シーカヤックやパドルサーフィンでも遊び、盛り沢山な内容でした。
そして遊び尽くした後、船上で食べたキャプテンパパが焼いてくれたチーズバーガーがまた美味しかった！!
ウクレレを弾きながら心地よい歌を聴かせてくれたり、フラを教わったりと最後の最後まで楽しませて頂きました。

こんなに盛り沢山な内容なのに午後２時頃にはホテルに戻れたので、その後時間がある点も良かったです。
早起きした甲斐がありました。機会があれば、また入学したいです。
ユリコさん始め、スタッフの皆さま本当に素敵な時間をどうも有難うございました。Mahalo.

The Na Pali Coast is definitely best viewed from the sea and the sky. My husband and I highly recommend this tour, which allows you to experience this dynamic scenery up close. You can see wild dolphins swimming alongside the boat and catch glimpses of the leisurely honu (sea turtles). Since it's not easy to get close to Niihau Island, this plan allows you to learn about its history through announcements during the tour. Of course, there’s plenty of time for snorkeling, and you can swim freely at beautiful coral spots. The tour includes floats, fins, and masks, so you can participate with just your swimsuit (a windbreaker and long-sleeved swimsuit are also recommended if you have them).

The boat is large, new, and comfortable, but it does speed up quite a bit on the way there and back, so it's wise to be cautious of seasickness. It can be quite bumpy (though it might have just been the sea conditions on the day we participated). Even if you think you won't get seasick, please bring seasickness medication just in case.

I recommend standing on the deck to enjoy the dynamic and beautiful scenery rather than staying inside the boat, so having a windbreaker is very helpful. Experienced couples and families (including those from overseas) were well-prepared with adventure gear. The buffet-style sandwiches served for lunch are delicious, even better than breakfast! It seems that many adults participated, as you can casually enjoy beer (after snorkeling).

ナ・パリコーストは絶対に海から、空から眺めるのが良いという感想。私たち夫婦はこのダイナミックな景色を間近に体感できるこのツアーをお勧めします。野生のイルカが船と一緒に泳ぎ、ホヌののんびりした姿を垣間見ることができ　ニイハウ島はなかなか近くまで行くことができないため　このプランだと歴史のアナウンスとともに知ることができます。もちろん、シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあって美しいサンゴのスポットで自由に泳ぐことができます。このツアーには浮きやフィン、マスクなどがついてるので　水着と（あればウィンドブレーカーと長袖の水着がなお良い）身一つで参加できるので良いです。　　ただ、船は大型で新しいもので快適ですが　途中と帰り道はかなり飛ばすので　船酔いには気をつけたほうがいいです。相当揺れます。（私たちの参加した日の海の状況がそうだっただけかもしれませんが）船酔いしないよ！と思う方でもぜひ船酔い止めをご持参ください。
船のなかでなく、甲板に立ちダイナミックな美しい景色を鑑賞しながらの参加がおすすめなのでウィンドブレーカーがあるととてもいいですよ。
こなれたカップルやご家族（海外の方）さんたちはそういう冒険グッズの用意が周到でした。
朝ごはんよりランチに出るバイキング形式のサンドウィッチが美味しいですよ★ビールも気軽に（シュノーケルのあとですが）飲めるので大人の参加が多かったように思います。

I've been coming to Hawaii almost every year, but my itinerary usually revolves around shopping and relaxing at the beach, so I haven't booked many activities. This time, I wanted to fully experience the power of nature and feel rejuvenated, so I signed up for a tour.

Waking up early was really tough, but the tour was so fulfilling that it made it all worth it!

The malasadas I had at Leonard's after rubbing my sleepy eyes were delicious! Since the location requires a rental car, I appreciated the convenience of stopping by as part of the tour.

Finally, we arrived at the west coast and boarded the boat to start the tour. After searching for dolphins for a while, we spotted a pod! We quickly jumped into the water, and although it wasn't for long, I was moved to see wild dolphins up close. It was a moment that made me feel the beauty and grandeur of nature, even a sense of divinity.

We then moved to a spot where we could see turtles. I heard that there were eight the day before, but on the day I participated, there were only two. A large turtle and a slightly smaller one were being cleaned by little fish.

I personally loved this part, so I spent the whole time watching the turtles and eagerly chasing after them! The turtles had a different vibe from the dolphins, but their grace underwater was truly mesmerizing, and I found myself just gazing at them. The distance to a turtle that came up for air was only about 30 cm, which surprised me!

After enjoying watching the dolphins and turtles, it was lunchtime. The homemade burgers made by the captain were delicious...

I felt like I could completely forget about work and the troubles I left behind in Japan and became pure.

Since people of all ages, from small children to adults, participated, I felt it was a great tour that anyone could enjoy.

If you want to play with nature in Hawaii, I definitely recommend Dolphin University!

ハワイには毎年のように来ているけれど、毎回お買い物とビーチでのんびり・・・という日程ばかりで、あまりアクティビティを予約することはなかった私。
今回はせっかくなので、自然の力をめいっぱい感じて癒されたくて申し込みました。

朝早起きなのはすごくきつかったけれど・・・
そんなの吹き飛ぶくらい、充実した手ごたえのあるツアーでした☆

眠い目をこすりながら到着したLenard'sで食べたマラサダのおいしかったこと！
レンタカーがないといけないロケーションなので、ツアーのついでに立ち寄ってくれるありがたみを感じました。

いよいよ西海岸に到着し、船に乗り込んでツアーがスタート。
イルカを探して少したつと・・・イルカの群れを発見！
早速海に入り、あまり長い間ではなかったけれど・・・野生のイルカをあんなに間近で見ることができて、感動！
自然の美しさというか、壮大さというか・・・神々しさすら感じた瞬間でした。

その後場所を移動して、カメのいるポイントへ。
前の日は８匹もいたそうですが、私の参加した日は２匹だけ。
大きなカメさんとすこし小さなカメさんが２匹、小魚たちにお掃除されてました。

個人的に大好きだったので、このポイントでは終始カメさんを眺め・・・夢中で追いかけてましたｗ
イルカとまた違った雰囲気のカメさんですが、水中での姿は本当に優雅で・・・ぽけーっと眺めてしまいました。
息継ぎに水面まで上がってきたカメさんとの距離はほんの30cmほど。あまりの近さにびっくりしてしまいましたｗ

散々イルカやカメを見てはしゃぎ、子供の気持ちに戻れたところでお昼時間。
船長パパさん手作りのハンバーガーのおいしかったこと・・・

日本においてきた仕事のことや、面倒なことをきれいさっぱり忘れて、Pureになれた気がしました。

小さな子供から大人まで、幅広い年齢の方が参加されていたので、どなたでも楽しめるとてもよいツアーだと感じました。

ハワイで大自然と戯れたい方はぜひ！イルカ大学をお勧めします☆

I went to see dolphins! A few years ago, I went on another tour to see dolphins, but the weather was not great, and I didn't encounter many, so this time I went for a revenge tour at Dolphin University.

As for my impressions, I think it's nice that they call you 30 minutes before pickup in the morning, which is reassuring for those who might worry about oversleeping. The pickup van is also very noticeable, as you can see in the photos. Just be careful not to confuse it with Dolphin Junior High.

The stop at Leonard's is convenient since it's hard to get there on your own, and it's nice to be able to check out a popular spot.

The most important part, the dolphin tour, was great; the staff were cheerful, and I think anyone would enjoy it.

However, when I went, it was full, and the boat was crowded, so I think a smaller group would be better.

There weren't many waves, but for those who are not used to being on boats or swimming in deep water, there might be a slight tension that could lead to seasickness. I recommend that anyone who is prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand.

You wouldn't want to miss out on the delicious cheeseburger!

If I want to see dolphins in Hawaii again, I'll definitely rely on Dolphin University!

イルカ見てきました♪
何年か前に、他のツアーでイルカを見に行きましたが
天候がイマイチであんまり出会えず、今回リベンジで、イルカ大学で行ってきました。
感想としては、朝、ピックアップ３０分前に確認の電話をくれるのは、万が一寝過したらっと不安になる方とかにはいいと思います。
お迎えのバンも写真のとおり目立って分かりやすいです。
ただ、イルカ中学と間違えないようにですが。
レナーズの立ち寄りも、自分で行くには不便なので話題のお店も抑えれる点でもいいと思います。

一番大事な、イルカツアーですが、スタッフも明るいですしどんな方が行っても楽しめるとおもいます。

ただ、私が行った時は、満員で船の中もいっぱいでゆっくりできなかったので、もう少し少人数のほうがいいかなと思います。

波とかはあんまりなかったですが、普段、船に乗りなれてない方や海の深いところで泳がれたりしていない人は、微妙な緊張で酔ったりすると思うので、少しでも、酔う心配のある人は、酔い止めを飲まれることをお勧めします。

せっかくのおいしいチーズバーガーが食べれなくなります。

また、ハワイで、イルカに会いたくなったらイルカ大学でお世話になります☆

I participated in the $7.77 campaign with my mom.

The day started with a morning call from our guide, Yuriko (laughs).

This time, Yuriko's child was also with us. Yuriko is a very friendly person.

First, we had the famous malasadas from Leonard's. They are incredibly delicious. Each person gets one, so if you want more, you can order extra at your own expense. However, the time here is short, so if you want to eat, make sure to do it quickly.

During the car ride, we got to hear a lot of stories about Hawaii from Yuriko. Along the way, we passed by the house of Konishiki and headed to our destination.

I love dolphins and visit SeaWorld in Japan several times a year to interact with them. My dream was to swim with dolphins in the wild! However, perhaps due to my high expectations, I felt a bit disappointed with the experience of swimming with them.

Once we found the dolphin point by boat, we put on life jackets and entered the sea. It would be better to say we saw the dolphins swimming below us. I had imagined dolphins swimming beside me, so it was a bit disappointing. However, I understand that the dolphins have their own schedules, so it might have been different on another day.

Also, due to time constraints, it felt quite rushed. The snorkeling time afterward was much more relaxed, so I wish we could have spent a little more time with the dolphins. I saw dolphins twice out of the four opportunities we had. It felt like as long as everyone got to see the dolphins, that was good enough.

One positive aspect was that the staff provided a lot of support for my mom, who can't swim at all. Since she was with the staff, she might have seen the dolphins more than I did.

After the dolphins, we moved on to snorkeling. I was surprised to see many yellow fish around the boat. They were beautiful, but it felt unnatural that they were being fed.

While snorkeling, we encountered a sea turtle. It was amazing to see it up close! The time spent with the sea turtle felt more relaxed than with the dolphins, allowing me to really enjoy the experience.

The cheeseburger on the boat afterward was nice because of the setting, but the taste was average.

Overall, the tour had a strong promotional aspect. While I do think it was good, that's something individuals will feel differently about.

$7.77キャンペーンでハハと二人で参加してきました。

当日はガイドの由里子さんのモーニングコールから始まり（笑）

今回は由里子さんのお子さんも一緒でした。
由里子さんはとてもフレンドリーな方です。

まずは有名なレナーズのマラサダから。
これめちゃ美味しいです。
一人一個なので足りない方は自腹で追加注文もOKです。
ただここでの時間は短いので、食べたい方は早めに。

車中では由里子さんのハワイ話が沢山聞けます。
途中、コニシキさんの実家の前を通り、現地へ。

私はイルカが大好きで、日本でもシーワールドには年に数回足を運んでイルカと触れ合ったりもしています。
そんな私の夢が、自然のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ！でした。
そんな過度な期待のせいか、イルカと泳ぐってこれ？って感じでした。

船でイルカポイントを見つけたらライフジャケットを着て海に入ります。
そして下を通り過ぎるイルカ先生を見ると言った方がいいかな。
イメージとしては自分のわきをイルカが泳ぐという感じだったのでちょっと残念。
ただイルカ先生の都合もあると思うので、他の日とかなら違ったのかもしれませんが。

あと時間のせいかかなり急いだ感がありました。
その後のシュノーケリングの時間がかなり余裕があったので、それならもう少しイルカ先生を見たかったです。
私は4回のうち2回イルカを見れました。
とりあえず全員がイルカを見れればOKな感じもしました。

良かったのは全く泳げないハハをスタッフの方がかなりフォローしてくださって助かりました。
スタッフの方と一緒だったので、私よりハハのほうがイルカ先生を見れたかもしれません。

イルカ先生の後は異動してシュノーケリングです。
船の周りには沢山のイエローフィッシュでビックリしました。
綺麗でしたが餌付けされているのが不自然ではありました。

シュノーケリングをしていると海がめに遭遇。
こちらは間近で見られて感激！
イルカ先生よりも海がめの方が時間もゆったり流れ、
自然に身を任せられるので気持ちよかったぁ。

その後の船上でのチーズバーガーは、船上ということで気持ちいいですが、味は普通です。

全体を通してですが、ツアーのアピールが強いです。
確かに良いと思いますが、それは個人が感じること

I participated on the morning of July 14th. A stunning sandbar appeared in the midst of a deep blue sky, pure white clouds, and the ever-changing blue ocean! It was a beautiful scene unlike anything I had ever seen before, making me question whether it was a dream or reality. It was a miraculous landscape created over many years. I was thrilled to see the honu (sea turtles) up close and had an amazing time. The malasadas were also very delicious.

7/14午前に参加しました。真っ青な空、真っ白な雲と変化するたくさんの青の海の中にサンドバーが見事に出現！！今まで自分が見たことのない、夢なのか現実なのかわからないような美しい景色が広がりました。長い年月の中から生み出された奇跡の風景です。ホヌもまじかに見ることができて大感激の時間を過ごしました。マラサダもとてもおいしかったです。

To be honest, I didn't have high expectations before going.

I feel embarrassed for thinking that because it was truly a fun tour. When we spotted the dolphins, I was squealing like a child! Not only did we see dolphins, but we also got to see beautifully colored fish and the honu, which is said to bring good luck. The honu moved slowly, and I was able to swim right alongside it. I was so close that I almost bumped into it!

I was really healed by this experience!

The staff were also very friendly, making it a fun time.

I tend to get motion sickness, but the local motion sickness medicine called Doramamin sold at ABC works wonders! It’s important to take one pill the night before the tour to get your body used to the medication. Thanks to Doramamin, I was able to enjoy it 200%!

I've participated in various tours before, but this is the number one tour!

If I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely participate! I will be a repeat customer for sure!

正直なところ、行くまではあまり期待していませんでした。

そんな自分が恥ずかしい！！って思うくらい、本当に楽しいツアーでした。
イルカを見つけたトキには、子どもに戻ったようにキャーキャー言ってました！！
そしてイルカだけでなく、キレイな色の魚や幸せを呼ぶと言われているホヌを見る事ができました。
ホヌは動きもゆっくりで真横で一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。
私がよけなきゃぶつかっちゃうくらい近くで見ました。

本当に癒されました！！

スタッフのみなさんも、とてもフレンドリーで楽しくすごす事ができました。

私は乗り物酔いがすごいのですが、ＡＢＣに売っているDoramaminと言う現地の酔い止めはすごく効きます！！
ツアーの前の夜に１錠飲んで、体を薬に慣れさせておくのがポイントだそうです。
Doramaminのおかげで２００％楽しむ事ができました！！

今までいろいろなツアーに参加しましたが、No1のツアーです！！

またHAWAIIに行ったら絶対参加します！！
リピーター間違いなし！！

I saw a manta ray for the first time! It's huge! I'm so moved.
I'm excited!
I recommend a video camera that can shoot underwater or a digital camera that can record videos.
I participated with a snorkel, but when divers are directly below, the bubbles from their air rise up and make it almost impossible to see. If you use a flash, it reflects off the tiny bubbles and you can't capture the manta... If you shoot video, you can get some amazing footage of the manta doing flips!!!
I read on Alan1.net that you can rent wetsuits, but I didn't see anyone actually borrowing them, and the staff didn't seem to be actively looking for people who wanted to rent them. Another Japanese couple ended up not renting one and looked a bit anxious. I think it's quite cold in the water for slim people. I was shivering from the cold after getting out (we participated at the end of June). A large bath towel and thick sweatshirt are essential. Also, although I don't think it will happen, there were about 30 people on the boat, and luggage was placed carelessly, so it's safer not to bring valuables as much as possible.
I definitely recommend this for anyone who loves aquariums!!

マンタ初めて見ました！でかい！感動です。
興奮します！
水中で撮影できるビデオカメラもしくは動画撮影できるデジカメがおすすめ。
シュノーケルで参加しましたが、ダイビングの人が真下にいる場合、ダイバーの
エアの泡がたくさん上がってきてほぼ見えない状態。フラッシュ光らせると
細かい気泡にも反射してマンタが撮らない•••。動画ならマンタが宙返りしている迫力あるのが撮れます！！！
Alan1.netさんのページでウエットスーツを借りられると書いてありましたが、実際借りている人は見当たらず、また、特にスタッフが借りたい人を募るわけでもなく、別の日本人カップルは結局借りずにちょっと不安がってました。痩せている人は水の中はけっこう寒いと思います。水からあがったら震えるほど寒かったです（私たちは６月末に参加しました。）。大きめのバスタオルと厚手のスエットは必須です。また、ないとは思いますが、船上に３０人？近い人が乗り込み、荷物も無造作に置くので貴重品はできるだけ持っていかないのが安心です。
水族館が好きな人には絶対おすすめです！！

I went last week!

It was a tour that I was completely satisfied with. On the day we participated, my group was the only one made up of Japanese people. Most of the other guests were from the mainland United States. There were mostly couples, families, and groups participating.

We received safety instructions for snorkeling, but we were given a paper written in Japanese, so I think even those who are worried about the language can participate with peace of mind. Also, the staff and the surrounding guests all had a friendly atmosphere, so even if you don't speak English well, you can communicate with simple words and have a good time.

I think it's okay for those who are not confident in swimming to participate. On this tour, there were people enjoying themselves while floating on inflatable rings.

I recommend this tour for the morning since the waves are calmer then. Even in the morning tour, the waves do get a bit higher in the latter half.

It was a very enjoyable tour, but I got seasick on the way back. It takes nearly 30 minutes from the snorkeling point to the port, so you might feel nauseous. I recommend bringing motion sickness medication. Even if you don't have any, if you tell the staff, they will make ginger ale to help alleviate the nausea.

For snorkeling, I was lent a prescription snorkeling set. It's recommended for those who wear glasses.

Everyone was able to return to their childhood, jumping into the sea and enjoying snorkeling, having a great time. Other guests were also frolicking like children. I definitely recommend participating as a group and having fun together.

The water was clear down to the bottom, which was impressive. There were many sea urchins at the bottom, and I was able to see cute fish as well. The seawater was warm, which was also nice.

先週行ってきました！

すべてに大満足のツアーでした。
私たちが参加した日は私のグループのみが日本人でした。
他はアメリカ本土からのお客さんが多かったです。
カップルや家族連れ、グループでの参加がほとんどでした。

スノーケリングの注意などを受けますが、日本語で書かれた紙を渡されるので、言葉に心配な人でも安心して参加できると思います。
また、スタッフやまわりのお客さんもみんなフレンドリーな雰囲気だったので、英語が良くできなくても、簡単な言葉でコミュニケーションをとったり、楽しく過ごすことができました。

泳ぎに自信がない人も参加して大丈夫だと思います。
今回のツアーでも、浮き輪で揺られて楽しんでいる人もいました。

また、午前中のほうが波が静かなので、こちらのツアーをお勧めします。午前中のツアーでも後半では波が少し高くなってきます。

とても楽しいツアーでしたが、帰りの船で船酔いしてしまいました。スノーケリングのポイントから港まで３０分近くかかるので、気持ち悪くなるかもしれません。
酔い止めを持っていくことをお勧めします。
もし、酔い止めをもっていなくとも、スタッフに伝えれば、酔い止めを緩和するジンジャーエールを作ってくれます。

スノーケリングでは、度付きのスノーケリングセットを貸してもらいました。めがねの人はお勧めです。

みんなが童心に帰って、海に飛び込んだり、スノーケリングを楽しんだり、楽しい時間をすごすことができました。
他のお客さんも子供のようにはしゃいでいました。
絶対、グループで参加してみんなでワイワイ過ごすことをオススメします。

海の中は底まで透き通っていて、感動的でした。
海の底にはウニがたくさんいて、かわいい魚たちも見ることができました。海水も暖かかったのもよかったです。

I initially booked this event for my ten- and seven-year-old grandkids. However, it turned out to be a terrific day for all three generations. The friendly crew of the Barefoot I made us feel welcome from the time we arrived at the dock. It was a very windy day, but, the catamaran was steady. The energetic, enthusiastic and entertaining crew covered the basics of snorkeling and equipment during our ten-minute cruise to the submerged sandbar in the middle of beautiful Kaneohe Bay. The sandbar stop was the perfect opportunity for first time snorkelers to practice in a comfortable environment and the waist-deep volleyball was a real hoot! The crew grilled our burgers and served lunch at the sandbar. Much to our surprise and delight our cruise director, Jenner, serenaded us with voice and guitar while we ate. During the ten minute sail to the snorkel site we saw a dozen or so green sea turtles. The beautiful coral reef was in a very isolated area in crystal clear waters. The area was teem

I had signed up for a different tour last time, but we ended up chasing dolphins in the bay, with phrases like, "Hey, chase them! They're over there! Look, over there!" and ultimately, we couldn't see them underwater. I thought to myself, "It's wild after all," when I saw the photos of people swimming with dolphins, thinking this was a rare case. However, to my surprise, I was able to see a pod of dolphins swimming underwater from above and the side, just like in the photos. I believe this was largely thanks to the instructors. They carefully guided us by saying, "Come over here! Look ahead, look down!" to show us where the dolphins were.

On the boat, the captain, who somewhat resembled Gary Sinise (which reminded me of Forrest Gump), along with the staff, performed hula and played the ukulele! Even when they were distributing the hamburgers for lunch, they always created a cheerful atmosphere that made the guests feel a sense of unity. The staff, especially one who resembled the cheerful enka singer Jero, helped create a relaxed feeling.

The only downside was that there was a family with a child around three years old, and at first, the child was crying loudly, which scared the dolphins away. I hope participants consider the age of their children when joining.

前回別のツアーに申し込んだのですが、イルカがいる湾内で、”ほれ、追いかけろ！あそこにいるぞ！ほれ！あっちだ”みたいな感じで、ひたすらイルカを追いかけて、結局水中では見られませんでした。やはり野生だからね~~と、こちらの一緒にイルカと泳ぐ写真をみたときも、こういうのはまれなケースだよと思っていましたが、なんと、写真と同じ、群れをなして泳ぐイルカを水中で上から、横から見ることができました。それはインストラクターのスタッフのお陰によるところが大きいと思います。”こっちきて！前見て、下見て”とイルカがどこにいるか、丁寧に誘導してくれます。また、船上では、どことなくケーリー・シニーズに似た船長（なので、フォレストガンプを思い出しました）とスタッフによるフラや、ウクレレ演奏！そして昼食のハンバーガーを配るときもいつも陽気にお客さんに一体感を感じさせる演出をしてくれます。親切で陽気な演歌歌手ジェロ似のスタッフを始め、リラックスした気持ちにさせてくれます。
ただ残念だったのは、3歳くらいの子供を連れた親子がいたのですが、最初子供が泣き叫び、その声でイルカが逃げて行ってしまいました。参加する人も子供の年齢を考えてほしいものです。

We were able to see a lot of turtles up close while snorkeling!! For us turtle lovers, it was truly moving (＞０＜)！

On the way to and from, we encountered a school of flying fish on the boat! They were jumping a lot~! During snorkeling, we got to see a family of barracuda, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish, among other underwater creatures that you would typically meet while diving. It was surprising to encounter them while snorkeling (・。・)！！

This time, the tour was in English, so we were the only two Japanese people. The rest were American families. Although it was English-only, we had no major issues even with our broken English. The captain was unique, and all the staff were friendly. We even met a family that had lived in Japan, which made it a lot of fun!!

While playing, there were floatation devices and life jackets available, and staff were always nearby, so we felt safe. I think it was a tour that people of all ages could enjoy!

スノーケルで、かめを沢山マジかで見れました！！これには、かめ好きな私達にとって、感動（＞０＜）/ものでした！！

行き帰りの途中、船の上で飛魚の群れに遭いました！メッチャ飛んでましたぁ~！
スノーケル中には、カスミアジの親子を見れたり、ハリセンボウや色んなチョウチョウウオの仲間達等・・と、水中でダイビングをすると出会えるような水中生物達に、スノーケルで出会えてビツクリ（・。・）！！！！

今回は、英語でのツアーだったので日本人は私達の２人だけ。後は、アメリカ人ファミリー等。と、英語onlyではありましたが、片言英語でもさほど問題なく、キャプテンもユニークで、スタッフの皆さんも親切だし、日本に住んでいたというファミリーとも出会えたりと、スゴク楽しめました！！

遊んでいる時も、浮き具やライフジャケットもあるし、必ず近くにスタッフの人もいるので、安心です。また、老若男女問わず楽しめるツアーだったと思います！

It has been 22 years, but I remember watching the movie "The Big Blue" in high school. I recall seeing it in a nearly empty theater. A few years later, it was re-released as "The Grand Blue," and this time it was so popular that there were people standing. Many must have seen it then. It was a work that brought attention to Jean Reno and director Luc Besson.

Set against beautiful visuals, it tells a story of friendship with rivals and a love story with a partner. Dolphins appear throughout, adding spice to the narrative. And the meaning of the final scene is somewhat unclear. Yet, for some reason, it remains a work that I want to include in my top three, lingering in my heart. That was my impression until now.

However, after participating in Dolphin University, I experienced an indescribable shock of emotion. I felt that this emotion is very much linked to the world of "The Grand Blue." I realized I had misunderstood the way to appreciate the film. I now clearly understand what the real-life figure Jacques Mayol wanted to convey, as well as the meaning behind that final scene. While it's something that can be read in critiques, experiencing it at Dolphin University is the closest way to grasp it. Words cannot express it.

I wrote something that sounds preachy, but overall, I truly had a wonderful time. The malasadas that Yuriko, a heavy customer, reserved were much tastier than buying them in line, and my wife, who has a fear of the sea, looked like a child waiting in line for an injection, but she seemed very satisfied with the cheerful crew and Keoni's escort.

Yuriko is also great with children, full of energy until the batteries run out. I, who am on the verge of being overweight and lacking exercise, regretted underestimating stand-up paddle surfing that I saw on TV. I resolved to tighten my waist and address my lack of exercise during the hula lesson on the way back.

Cynthia takes beautiful photos, so my advice would be to not bring a camera and focus on enjoying the experience; you might as well buy the DVD and CD-ROM. I will participate again to receive the power of the earth, sea, and life. If possible, I would like to enter this world during the off-season when there are fewer people.

もう22年前ですが、高校の時にグレート・ブルーという映画を見ました。人気がなく、貸し切り状態の映画館で見ていたのを思い出します。数年後にグラン・ブルーという名前で、完全版として再上映。この時は、立ち見が出るほどの人気だったので、見た人も多かったのではないでしょうか。ジャン・レノ、リュック・ベッソン監督の名前を世に知らしめた作品です。
美しい映像を背景に、ライバルとの友情や恋人とのラブストーリー。スパイスを利かせながら随所に出てくるイルカ。そして真意がよくわからないラストシーン。しかし、なぜかベスト3に入れたくなるようないつまでも心に残っている作品。というのが今までの感想でした。
ところが、イルカ大学に参加して何とも言えない衝撃的な感動を受けました。そして、この感動がグラン・ブルーの世界と非常にリンクしている。というのを感じます。映画の見方を間違ってました。実在の人物であるジャック・マイヨールが言いたかった事が今ははっきりとわかります。そして、あのラストシーンが意味することも。人の評論を読めば書いてあることですが、イルカ大学で体感することが最も近いと思います。言葉では表せません。
と、説教じみたことを書きましたが、全体を通して本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ヘビーカスタマー(～)のユリコさんが予約していてくれたマラサダは列に並んで買うよりずっと美味しく、海上では注射の列に並ぶ子供のような顔をしていた、海恐怖症の家内も、陽気なクルー、キオニのエスコートで大満足の様子。
ユリコさんは子供の扱いも上手で、電池が切れるまで全開。運動不足、メタボぎりぎりの私は、テレビで見たスタンドアップパドルサーフィンをなめていたと後悔。帰りのフラレッスンでウエストの引き締めと運動不足解消を決意。
シンシアさんがとても綺麗に写真を撮ってくれるので、アドバイスとしてはカメラを持っていかずに、楽しむことに集中して、ＤＶＤ＆ＣＤ−ＲＯＭを買ってもいいと思います。
また大地と海と生命のパワーをもらいにまた参加させてもらいます。個の世界に入るために、できれば人の少ないオフシーズンに。

This was a unique experience and is a great way to get underwater if you are afraid to scuba dive or want to try something other than skorkel.

The only downside was the service was a bit below par compared with some of the other services we were getting. They were not rude, but definitely not that friendly. They acted like they didn't want to be there and seemed to rush everything. The exception is the young man, who appears to be Hawaiian. He took interest and appeared to enjoy his job.

I have always dreamed of swimming with dolphins. While there are tours in Japan where you can interact with trained dolphins, I was thrilled to find a tour where I could swim with wild dolphins! I thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I booked it without hesitation.

This time, I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon. I was excited even before we left! It felt unbelievable that I would actually get to meet wild dolphins…

On the morning of the tour, I took motion sickness medication since I tend to get seasick (I highly recommend that anyone who gets seasick definitely takes it!). We waited for our pick-up. The person picking us up was Yuriko, the director of Dolphin University. Even at 5:30 AM, she was very refreshing and a tough director.

Our first stop was Leonard's. It seems they had called ahead for us, and the freshly made malasadas were fluffy, chewy, and incredibly delicious!

Then we set off for the West Coast! Yuriko drove while guiding us, and before we knew it, we had arrived.

The captain and crew who greeted us were all natural and had wonderful smiles. They radiated a happy aura!

And finally, we set sail! First, we all prayed for safety and tossed flowers into the sea. I love this romantic touch!

After a while, we could see dolphins jumping! We had arrived at the spot. Everyone hurried into the water, following the crew member, Jay. He shouted, "Look here!!" Below in the deep sea, there were a mother and baby dolphin! They were really there, swimming alongside us!

Then we spotted a pod and rushed to get closer. However, they were just out of reach. I wished we could swim with them more closely when Jay dove deep and touched a dolphin! The dolphin came right up to us! Jay was so cool. Thank you!

After that, we changed locations and swam with sea turtles next. We also experienced sea kayaking and paddle surfing. Paddle surfing was my first time, and I kept getting swept away, no matter how hard I paddled, I couldn't get back to the boat… Just when I was wondering what to do, our hero, Jay, came to rescue me in the kayak. I was so glad to have Jay with us!

Then we all enjoyed hamburgers that the captain had grilled, danced the hula, and returned to port.

It was a dream-like day!

私はずっとイルカと一緒に泳ぐことが夢でした。
飼われたイルカと触れ合えるツアーは日本でもあるけど、
野生のイルカと泳げるツアーがあるなんて！ここでしかできないと思い迷わず予約。

ハワイには今回新婚旅行で。
行く前からワクワク☆
本当に野生のイルカに会えるなんてとっても信じられない感じ…

ツアー当日の朝。
酔いやすいので酔い止めを飲んで（酔いやすい方は絶対飲むことをオススメします！）迎えを待ちます。
お迎えはイルカ大学の学院長のYurikoさん、朝5:30なのにとってもさわやかで
タフな学院長です。

最初に立ち寄ったのはレナーズ。
事前に電話で頼んでくれていたそうで
揚げたてのマラサダはふあふあモチモチでとってもおいしい☆

そしてウエストコーストへ出発！
Yurikoさんが運転しながらガイドをしてくれるので
窓の外を眺めてたらあっという間に到着。

出迎えてくれた船長＆クルーはみんな自然体で笑顔がステキです。
ハッピーなオーラが出てる！

そしていよいよ出港！
まずはみんなで安全を願ってお祈りをし、海にお花を投げます。
こうゆう感じもロマンチックで好きです☆

しばらくするとイルカがジャンプしてるのが見える！
ポイントに到着です。
急いでみんな海の中へ、クルーのジェイに付いていきます。
ジェイ『ココミテ！！』
深い海の下にイルカの親子が！
野生のイルカだ~！ほんとにいたよ！
一緒に海を泳いでる☆

それから群れを発見、急いで近づきます。
でも手には届かない距離。もっと近くで一緒に泳ぎたいなぁと思っていたら、
ジェイが深くまでもぐってイルカにタッチ！
イルカがすぐそこまで上がってきました☆
ジェイかっこよすぎです。ありがとう！

その後ポイントを変えて、
次はウミガメと泳ぎます。
そしてシーカヤック＆パドルサーフィンも体験。
パドルサーフィンは初体験でどんどん流されてしまい、漕いでも漕いでも船に戻れない…
どうしようと思っていたら私たちのヒーロー、ジェイがシーカヤックで助けに来てくれました。
もぅジェイ…ジェイが一緒でほんとに良かった☆

そして、みんなでそろって船長が焼いていてくれたハンバーガーを食べて、フラダンスを踊り
帰港。

夢のような一日☆
本当に

Last year, I entered Iruka Junior High School, and this year I progressed to university. Compared to last year, I was thrilled to be welcomed by nearly 100 dolphins. I was able to swim very close to them and even hear their voices. Just being in the water was soothing for my heart, and swimming with the dolphins felt amazing. It felt like all my daily stress and fatigue disappeared in an instant. Last year was cold and I felt unwell, but this time there was a wetsuit rental, which made it even more enjoyable. The snacks and the hamburgers for lunch were delicious. I think it would have been even better if there were warm drinks available. I would like to participate again next year.

昨年、イルカ中学校に入学して、今年は大学に進学しました。昨年に比べ、100頭ちかくのイルカが出迎えてくれて感激しました。とても近くで一緒に泳げ、イルカの声も聞くことができました。水の中にいるだけでも、心が癒されるのに、ましてやイルカとともに泳げるなんてとても気持ちよかったです。日ごろのストレスや疲れが一気に吹っ飛んだ感じでした。昨年は寒くて気分が悪くなりましたが、今回はウエットスーツの貸出しがあり、より楽しめました。おやつやランチのハンバーガーもおいしかったです。温かい飲み物があればもっと良かったと思います。また来年、参加したいと思いました。

We participated for the first time with my 63-year-old and 60-year-old sisters and their three daughters, a total of five people. The dolphins appeared as if to welcome us, showing off their impressive spins multiple times. It was truly moving. After that, our elderly mothers, who are not very good swimmers, also did their best. We swam with the dolphins and were captivated by their cute sounds. Following Yurika's preview, we were mesmerized by the beauty of the colorful fish and the turtles dancing in the underwater palace.

The daughters also enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. I think it was wonderful to experience the greatness, beauty, and gentleness of nature and to share this emotion together. I am grateful for the hospitality of Yurika and each staff member who supported us elderly participants. If we come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate in another program. Thank you for everything.

６３歳と６０歳の姉妹、その娘達３名、計５名で今回初めて参加しました。私たちを歓迎するかのようにイルカ達はすぐに姿を現し、何度も見事なスピンを見せてくれました。ただただ感動。その後は泳ぎはあまり得意でない高齢のママ達も頑張りました。イルカ達と一緒に泳ぎ、その可愛い鳴き声に魅せられました。その後ゆりこさんの予告通り、カラフルな魚達、かめが舞う竜宮城の美しさにしばし見とれました。
娘達はカヤックやスタンドアップパドルなども楽しみました。自然の偉大さ、美しさ、やさしさに触れ何よりもこの感動を共有できた事が私はすばらしかったと思います。
高齢の私達をサポートしてくださったゆりこさんはじめスタッフお一人お一人のホスピタリティーに感謝します。またハワイに来る事があればぜひ今度は別のプログラムにも参加したいと思います。お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon and were really looking forward to swimming with dolphins. The malasadas from Leonard's that we tried first were fluffy, crispy, sweet, and incredibly delicious, instantly lifting our spirits.

Once we got on the boat, a pod of dolphins appeared right away, jumping repeatedly in front of us. When we entered the water, a mother and baby dolphin swam alongside me, which was very moving.

The paddleboarding was a bit challenging at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was fun to paddle smoothly. It was great to have unique experiences like kayaking with my husband. The hamburger we had when we were starving was especially delicious.

The staff were very lively, and although I thought I might feel embarrassed doing hula dancing, I ended up having so much fun and danced enthusiastically. It was truly a wonderful day and became the best memory of our honeymoon.

ハネムーンでハワイに来た私たちはイルカと泳ぐのをとても楽しみにしていました。
最初に寄ったレナーズのマラサダはふんわりさっくりとして甘くてとても美味しくて、いきなり楽しい気持ちになってきました。
海について船に乗り込むと、早速イルカの群れが現れて、私達の見ている前で何度も何度もジャンプを見せてくれました。
海に入ると、親子イルカが私と一緒に泳いでくれてとても感動しました。
また、パドルボートはちょっと難しかったけど、なれるとすいすい漕げて楽しかったし、だんなさまと一緒に乗ったカヤックなどなかな出来ない体験が出来て良かったです。
おなかぺこぺこになった時に食べたハンバーガーは一段と美味しかったです。
スタッフの方たちもとてもノリが良くて、フラダンスをやるなんて恥ずかしいかなと思っていたけど、たのしくてノリノリで踊っちゃいました。
本当に楽しい１日でハネムーンの最高の思い出になりました。

There are few participants from Japan, and Japanese is not widely understood, but it's incredibly fun. The crew is all nice guys, and sailing feels great. I want to use this again on my next trip.

日本の参加者は少ないし、日本語はあまり通じないですけど最高に楽しいです。
クルーはナイスガイばかりだし、セーリングはとても気持ちがいいです。
また次回の旅行でも利用したいです。

We had another great experience with this adventure. The crew was great, the experience was great and the views were great. We were so well taken care of and given the guidance we needed to enjoy the snorkeling for the first time. Definately worth the trip!