Hawaii
I had one of the best time here at the Kualoa Ranch! Although the request I had for a specific time and date was unavailable, a receptionist was able to call and inform me of so. She was able to work with me and was able to fit me and my friend in! She was very nice and informative. I would definitely advise to book in advance of atleast 5 days!
As for the whole experience during our tour was beyond amazing! The tour was beautiful and showed us different scenes of multiple films they produced with a cute little jurassic park video for us! :) Would definitely highly recommend this activity one for the books!! :)
This glass bottom kayak tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, JC was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience a unique one! I would highly recommend taking a tour with these folks- you will not regret it!
We are so pleased you enjoy your tour with us. We hope you tell all your friends that our visiting Hawaii in the future to come make wonderful memories with us.
Mahalo,
Sea & Board Sports Hawaii
I participated in the morning session. They picked me up from my hotel, so I didn't have to worry about transportation. We got on the board for about a 10-minute experience. While waiting for others to finish their turns, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some anti-nausea medication to enjoy it without worries. There are moments during the experience when you'll be in the water up to your legs or waist, so it's best to wear a swimsuit. On the way back, my swimsuit was still wet, but they drove us back to the hotel, so everyone returned wrapped in towels they brought.
I think it's a good idea to bring cash since you'll need to tip the staff after the experience. Also, for an additional $30, they will take photos during the experience! I saw some couples who mentioned they were on their honeymoon purchasing them.
朝一の時間帯で参加しました。宿泊先のホテルまで迎えに来てくれたので移動の心配も要らなかったです。ボードに乗り、1組10分ほどの体験でした。他の人たちの体験中もボードに乗って待つため、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が心置きなく楽しめると思います。体験中海に脚〜腰まで海に浸かるタイミングがあるので水着を着て行きます。帰りも水着が濡れたままでしたが、またホテルまで送ってくれるので皆さん水着に持参したタオルを巻いたまま帰ってました。
体験後にスタッフの人にチップを払うので現金も持っていくといいと思います。
また現地で30ドル払うと、体験中の写真を撮ってくれます!ハネムーンで来た、と言っていた方々が購入していました。
Five years ago, I used the shuttle service with my 10-year-old child and two others, and it was amazing! Two years ago, the tour was canceled due to rain during the shuttle service to the valley. This time, we requested to meet on-site, and after a 1.5-hour drive from Kailua Kona, we crossed off-road rivers while having conversations (in our hearts) with the wonderful horses, saw trumpet flowers, taro fields, and the mysterious valley. The horses were great; Waka would leave the line to eat grass, climb about 50 cm, and then eat more grass, trying to overtake the horse in front! I'm grateful for all of that Waka.
5年前に10才の子供を含め3人で送迎付きで利用して、感動!
2年前は雨模様で谷増水ツアー送迎中連絡で中止。
今回は現地集合をお願いしカイルアコナから1.5時間、良い子(馬たち)と会話(心で)しながらオフロードの川を渡ったり、トランペットフラワー、タロ芋水田、神秘の谷。馬は良い子Waka列を離れては草を食べ50cm位登りまた草、前の馬を追い越そうとする!そんなWakaすべてに感謝。
Dear Ken,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed Waipi'o Valley on the Big Island. The ability to connect closely with nature and wildlife is indeed one of the charms of the Big Island.
We look forward to serving you again.
VELTRA Customer Service
Ken様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
ハワイ島のワイピオ渓谷をお楽しみいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
より密に自然や動物と触れ合うことができるのもハワイ島の魅力ですね。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
I was worried because the weather in the morning wasn't great, but by noon it turned into perfect sandbar weather. I even got to see a honu and swim with it, making it an amazing tour. When you participate, it's a good idea to check the wave height before making a reservation! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy it in water that was about knee-deep.
午前中のお天気がイマイチだったので心配してましたが、昼からは絶好のサンドバー日和って感じになりました。ホヌさんにも会えたし、一緒に泳ぐこともできて最高なツアーでした。参加するときには、波の高さを調べて予約した方がいいですよ!おかげで膝下ぐらいの水位で楽しむことができました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. We appreciate you sharing the stunning photos of the beautiful sandbar and the sea turtles. The weather in Hawaii can change very quickly, and it can go from pouring rain to clear skies in just ten minutes, but it seems you experienced just that on the day of your tour! We are truly delighted to hear you had the best tour. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。目を見張るような美しいサンドバーとウミガメのお写真をご共有いただきありがとうございます。ハワイの天気はとても変わりやすく、土砂降りのお天気が10分後には雲ひとつない晴天になることもありますが、まさに当日はその様子をご体験いただけたようですね!最高なツアーとおっしゃって頂き心より嬉しく思っております。またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
I was surprised by the sandbar that appeared in the ocean! It was a bit disappointing that it rained since it was the rainy season, but I was able to see sea turtles, which made for a valuable experience!
海の中に現れる、サンドバーには驚きました!
雨季ということもあり雨が降ってきたのが少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見ることもでき、貴重な体験ができました!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The pristine white sandbar that suddenly appears in the middle of Kaneohe Bay is incredibly beautiful, and even for us who visit many times, we are amazed and purified by the mysteries of nature every day. The weather in Hawaii can change quickly, and it may rain, but we are very happy to hear that you had a valuable experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos as well. We all look forward to welcoming you back again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。カネオヘ湾の真ん中に突然現れる真っ白なサンドバーはとても美しく、何度も訪れている私たちも自然の神秘に驚かされそして浄化される毎日です。ハワイの天気はとても変わりやすく雨が降ってしまうこともございますが、貴重な体験ができたとおっしゃって頂きとても嬉しく思います。美しいお写真もご共有いただきありがとうございました。またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.
Had a great time going out on the whale watching catamaran. Free drinks was a delight as well. Getting to see and hear the Mama and her calf was just wonderful!
After shopping at Ala Moana Center, I requested to change the scheduled pickup time, and they responded smoothly. They also took care of all my luggage, allowing me to make good use of my time, and I am very satisfied!
アラモアナセンターにて買い物後、予定していたピックアップ時間を変更お願いしたところスムーズに対応頂けました。
荷物も全て預かって貰えて時間の有効活用も出来満足出来てます!
Honestly, I only saw the manta rays twice, and both times they were far away for just a moment. There were no close encounters where they were feeding right in front of me, as described in the tour details. It seems that the weather on the day can also affect this, and since manta rays are natural creatures, it's not guaranteed that you'll see them every time.
Since I didn't see them, I was really grateful for the policy that allows a free retry next time.
Although I didn't see the manta rays, I was lucky enough to spot dolphins from the boat. They jumped and swam close to us, which was really fortunate. I definitely want to try for the manta rays again next time.
正直、マンタは2回しか見れませんでした。しかも遠くで一瞬。ツアー詳細に書いてあるような、目の前で餌を食べる瞬間や、触れそうなくらいの
接近はありませんでした。当日の天候等も影響するみたいで、マンタも自然のものなのでなかなか毎回見れるとは限らない・・という事ですね。
見れなかったので次回は無料でリトライさせてもらえる制度があり、とても助かりました。
マンタは見れませんでしたが、たまたま船上からイルカを見る事ができました。飛び跳ねたり泳いで近づいてくれたり、それはとてもラッキーでした。
また次回マンタチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much.
It's really unfortunate that you couldn't see the manta rays very well.
When dealing with wildlife, you never know what will happen each time, but it seems that the dolphins welcomed you instead.
Let's make sure to see them on your next visit!
We look forward to it!!
ありがとうございます。
マンタがあまり良く見えなかったようで
とても残念です。野生相手だと
毎回何が起こるかわかりませんが、
イルカ先生が代わりに歓迎してくれたようですね。
次回のリベンジこそ必ず見ましょう!
お待ちしております!!
This was my first time at the sandbar, so I can't compare it to others, but I would like to share my impressions.
**Positive Points**
- The staff at the sandbar took photos of all participants with their cameras or smartphones. Since I used my smartphone, they took quite a few pictures and told me to choose the best ones.
- They asked couples with children if they wanted to snorkel at staggered times, so it's reassuring even if you have kids.
- The lunch included a variety of delicious options such as curry, bone-in short ribs, chicken, salad, pineapple, chips, and shrimp.
- Several sea turtles were spotted while snorkeling.
- Three sea turtles swam around at the sandbar. They were very friendly and service-oriented. A large pufferfish was also swimming around and was very cute.
- The crew members were all friendly and shared a lot of information.
- The return trip in the car was not cold, which was nice.
**Negative Points**
- Honestly, I have nothing to complain about, but if I had to mention something, it would be that there wasn't quite enough time. After landing on the sandbar, snorkeling, and having lunch, we had about 10 minutes left. I wanted to try kayaking, but I guess that will have to wait for next time.
**Notes**
- During the rainy season, the weather can be unstable, so we made our reservation on the morning of the day. We were able to book even on a Saturday, so if you're planning to stay for a few days, it might be good to check the weather before making a reservation. If you want to secure a booking no matter what, please check the weather forecast and book early.
- You can check tide levels on a site called Tide Chart, so if you know the dates you will be going, it's good to match your visit with the days and times when the tide is low in Kaneohe Bay to see a nice sandbar.
サンドバーには初めてだったので、他との比較が出来ませんが感じたことを書きたいと思います。
良かった点
・サンドバーでスタッフの方が参加者全員、お持ちのカメラやスマホで写真撮影してくれました。私はスマホだったので、結構な枚数を撮ってくださってこっからよく撮れてるの選んでねーと言ってくださいました。
・お子様がいるご夫婦などに時間をずらして順番にシュノーケリングをするかお伺いしてたので、もしお子様がいても安心です。
・ランチはカレー、骨付きカルビ、鶏肉、サラダ、パイナップル、ポテチ、シュリンプなど、結構種類があってしかも美味しかったです。
・シュノーケリングでも何匹かウミガメが発見されました。
・サンドバーでウミガメが3匹も泳いでくれました。とてもサービス精神豊かなカメたちでした。大きなフグも泳いでいてとても可愛かったです。
・船員さんが皆さん気さくな方でいろいろ教えてくださいました。
・帰りの車も寒くはなかったのでよかったです。
良くなかった点
・本当に言うことなしですが、強いて言うなら時間が少し足りないぐらいですかね…サンドバー上陸して、シュノーケリング参加して、ランチを食べたら残り時間10分ぐらいで、カヤックもやってみたかったのですが次回かなあと思いました。
注意点
・雨季は天気が安定しないので、私たちは当日の朝予約しました。土曜日でも予約できたので、もし何日か滞在予定だったら当日の天気を見てからでもいいのかも。予約を何がなんでも取りたいのであれば天気予報を見て早めに予約してください。
・Tide Chartというサイトで潮位を調べれますので、行く日数が決まっているのであれば、そこでカネオヘ湾の潮位が低くなる日、時間に合わせると良い感じのサンドバーが見れます。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. We sincerely appreciate the detailed tour report you provided. We are truly delighted to hear your compliments about the staff service and the quality of the meals, which are areas we strive to excel in.
Regarding the points that could be improved, we acknowledge that the afternoon BBQ tour is 30 minutes shorter than the morning tour, which can make the schedule a bit tight. We will work on improving this by frequently checking in with our guests to ensure you can enjoy your desired activities as much as possible.
We hope you can enjoy kayaking on your next visit! Our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。また詳細なツアーリポートを頂きましたことを心より感謝申し上げます。良かった点に関しましては、スタッフのサービスやお食事内容など弊社が努めて力を入れている部分をお褒め頂きスタッフ一同心より嬉しく思っております。良くなかった点に関しましては、午後のBBQツアーは午前のツアーに比べて30分時間が短いためスケジュールがややきつくなってしまうのですが、お客様へのお声がけを頻繁にするなどしてできる限りご希望のアクティビティを楽しんでいただけるよう改善させていただければと思います。次の機会にはぜひカヤックを楽しんでくださいね!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
This well-run tour took us to a place known as Turtle Canyon a few hundred meters off of Waikiki where sea turtles come to get cleaned by algae eating fish.
There were a couple of dozen of varying ages (judging by their sizes) and though touching is prohibited, it was easy to get close enough that you could have.
Sharp, amusing crew, well maintained and clean masks, snorkels, and fins provided, and cold local beer.
A great combination.
Since time is more limited than expected, I recommend checking the brochure in advance to understand the movement routes (starting point) and prioritize attractions to enjoy as many as possible. Google Maps and Street View can also be helpful.
For those visiting for the first time, I’ve listed some things I thought would be helpful based on my own first visit, so please feel free to use them as a reference.
At the entrance, there is a relatively strict baggage check, and as stated in the "Caution/Information," you really cannot bring in any drinks other than water.
If you need to rent a locker, please use the touch panel on the machine at the front (which can be switched to Japanese) to proceed first, so don’t waste time looking for an available locker. After selecting large or small, setting a PIN, and making a payment (credit cards are accepted), the machine will assign you a locker location. Just knowing this can save you about 10 minutes.
Most of the thrill rides require you to carry a rubber boat from the finish line to the starting point. If you don’t know this, you’ll waste time making a round trip.
The line for the Ohana Highway moves very slowly, so it’s better to aim for less crowded times, like early in the morning or during lunch. However, you won’t know how crowded it is until you climb to the highest starting point in the park.
The wave pool has waves every 20 to 30 minutes, alternating between times with waves and times without. The waves are so powerful that you might wonder, "Can such large waves really be artificially created?"
I rented a cabana, but it’s something you should think carefully about. If you have someone to stay behind or keep watch, it’s definitely recommended. The path to the cabana is a dead end, so there’s almost no foot traffic in front of you, making it very relaxing. On the other hand, it feels like a waste of time to just rest, so in the end, our family used it as a towel storage area. Even without a cabana, you can find shaded areas if you look.
The BBQ was surprisingly delicious, and I was satisfied in unexpected ways.
時間が思ったより少ないので、アトラクションを少しでも多く楽しむには事前にパンフレットで移動ルート(スタート位置)把握や優先順位を決めておくことがお勧めです。GoogleMAPやストリートビューも参考になります。
初めて訪れる方は、初めて訪れた私が思った伝えたいことを以下にあげてみましたのでよろしければ参考にしてみてください。
入口で割と厳しめの荷物チェックがあり、「ご注意・ご案内」に記載がある通り水以外の飲み物は本当に持ち込めません。
ロッカーを借りる場合は、初めに手前の機械のタッチパネル(日本語表示へ切り替え可能)で手続きしますので、空いてるロッカー探しはしないでください。大・小の選択と暗証番号の設定、支払い(カード可)後、ロッカーの位置は機械が決めます。これを知っているだけで10分は得します。
絶叫系のほとんどのアトラクションはゴールに置いてあるゴムボートを自分で持ってスタート地点まで登ります。知らないで登ると1往復ロスします。
オハナ・ハイウェイは、順番待ちの進みがとても遅いので、早い時間やお昼時など空いているタイミングを狙ったほうが良いです。ただ、パーク内で一番高いスタート地点まで登らないと込み具合が分かりません^^;
ウェーブ・プールは20~30分間隔で波が有る時間と無い時間が繰り返されます。「これほど大きな波が人工的に作れるのか?」というくらい迫力があります。
カバナレンタルしましたが、これはよく検討したほうが良いです。付き添いや留守番など常に誰か残るなら絶対にお勧めです。カバナへの通路は行き止まりの構造なので、目の前の人通りはほぼ無くとても落ち着きます。一方、休憩する時間がもったいないので、結局タオル置き場になったのは我が家です。カバナでなくても日陰は探せばあります。
BBQが思った以上に美味しくて、意外な場面で満足しました。
It was mid-March. Since the mornings are early, the sea is still cold and chilly. The boat also sways quite a bit, so I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to consider taking some medication. We were able to see a lot of wild dolphins. I was really happy because I don't think there are many opportunities to see them. Although the mornings are early, the tour ends in the morning, so you can relax and fully enjoy Hawaii in the afternoon.
3月中旬でした。朝が早いのでまだ海は冷たく寒いですね。
船も結構揺れますので酔いやすい人は酔い止め等の対応を考えた方がよいと思います。
野生のイルカはたくさん見れました。なかなか見る機会はないと思うので嬉しかったですね。
朝は早いですが午前中で終わりますので、昼からもゆっくりできてハワイを満喫できます。
I would have preferred a Japanese guide. Also, after the big jump right in front of us, we were able to see the baby whale do about 10 small jumps over the course of 30 minutes, which was better than I imagined.
日本語ガイドの方が良かったです。また、目の前での大ジャンプの後、子供クジラが30分ぐらいの間に10回ぐらい小ジャンプも見れて、想像以上に良かったです。
Since this was my first trip to Hawaii, I made a reservation for a tour that I thought would be enjoyable. The bus picked me up and dropped me off at the hotel, which was very helpful. The itinerary included a lot of activities like turtle watching, Angel's Sea, and snorkeling, which was great. I was worried about snorkeling since I'm not very fluent in English, but they provided a full set of equipment for us, and being with many other Japanese people made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy it. At Angel's Sea, the tour guide took a lot of photos and was a wonderful person with a great sense of service, which made me very satisfied! Also, they grilled hamburgers for lunch on the boat, and it was very delicious. I think families with children can enjoy this as well, as the Japanese tour guide took care of small kids during snorkeling. It was a great experience that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own! I highly recommend this for anyone looking to have a fulfilling day!
初めてハワイに旅行に行くので、楽しめるツアーをと思い予約しました。バスがホテルまで送り迎えしてくれるのでとても助かりました。内容もウミガメウォッチング、天使の海、シュノーケリングと盛り沢山で良かったです。シュノーケリングは英語も堪能ではないので心配しておりましたが、セットをフルでを貸し出してくださり、多くの日本人と一緒なので安心して楽しむことができました。天使の海では添乗員の方がたくさん写真を撮ってくださりサービス精神のあふれる素敵な方でとても満足です!またお昼も船上でハンバーグを焼いて下さりとても美味しかったです。日本人の添乗員の方がシュノーケリングの際に小さな子供の子守をしてくださったりしていたので、お子様のいるご家族でも楽しめると思います。自分ではなかなかできない体験ができ、とても良かったです!充実した一日にしたい方には是非おすすめです!
The lunch on board exceeded my expectations and was very delicious. The attendants were also pleasant, making it a great tour. I would love to participate in this tour again if the opportunity arises.
船上の昼食も期待値を上回る内容でとても美味しかったです。
またアテンダントも小気味良くいいツアーでした。
また機会があれば参加したいツアーです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are thrilled to hear your compliments about the BBQ lunch, which our crew prepares fresh on board and serves at the perfect time when everyone is hungry after the activities. It has received great feedback from our guests! We are also very pleased to hear your kind words about our attendants. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。お褒めいただきましたBBQランチは、弊社クルーが船上で焼き上げアクティビティでお腹がペコペコになったタイミングで焼きたてのものをお出ししておりますので、皆様から大変好評をいただいております!アテンダントに関してもお褒め頂きとても嬉しく思います。またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
I was able to see whales not just once, but multiple times. I was very satisfied to see a mother and her calf as well.
During the cruise, snacks and soft drinks were provided for free. While sitting outside, the staff asked what drinks we wanted and brought them to us.
It was a stable day, so I didn't need any motion sickness medication. I drove to the location with a rental car, and it was easy to find; it's at a corner. You can park on the shoulder of the road.
1回だけでなく何度もクジラを見ることが出来ました。親子もみれて大変満足です。
クルーズの中ではスナック菓子やソフトドリンクが無料です。外で座っているとスタッフが欲しい飲み物を聞いてくれて持ってきてくれました。
酔い止めなどなくとも大丈夫な安定した日でした。
レンタカーで現地に向かいましたが場所はわかりやすく角です。車は路肩に止めます。
The ATV tour was great! I know some people were scared to ride the vehicle, but I love a but of adrenaline. So I left wanting more! But we had to stick to the track and keep in a single file. The views are just superb and wish we had more time to soak that in.
Our guide was awesome and took some really cool pictures of us. He was from South America.
We challenged ourselves as a family of five! The guide was amazing, and it was a lot of fun! I want to try it again!
家族5人でチャレンジしてみました!
ガイドの方が最高で、盛り上がり楽しかったです!また、チャレンジしたいです!
I made a reservation for 1:00 PM on the day of my arrival in Hawaii. I wanted my family, who are visiting Hawaii for the first time, to get a concrete image of the scale of Waikiki, the location of our hotel, and Diamond Head, so this was a perfect choice to grasp the overall view from the ocean.
Before participating, I read reviews and thought it would be a participatory event with a rap-style BGM playing throughout, which might explain the low number of Japanese participants. However, it was completely different. You can enjoy it at your own pace, so there's no need to worry. The captain did tell jokes in English to the participants at the beginning, but that was just at the start. During the trip, he was very friendly, handling the sales and drinks, and occasionally pointing out, "You can see a turtle over there." I can't even remember if there was any BGM.
In addition to alcohol, there were about five types of soft drinks (canned juices) available for $3 each. I bought the pineapple juice, which was delicious.
As we headed out to sea, we moved against the waves, which caused some up-and-down rocking and heightened the excitement. We went to a position where we could see Diamond Head Lighthouse well, so the distance traveled was relatively long. On the way back to shore, it was almost completely calm, allowing us to enjoy the scenery peacefully.
When disembarking, there was a suggestion to leave a tip in a container if you liked the experience.
Additionally, before boarding, they take a photo of each group with the boat and Diamond Head in the background. At disembarkation, they encourage you to purchase a 2L size photo as a simple album for $20. While purchasing is optional, I think it's better to place your bags and footwear in a spot that won't be in the frame if you're considering buying. We bought it, and it was funny because everyone was holding their sandals up in a "banzai" pose.
Also, the ladder to board the boat is at the front. If you want to get splashed with more water, I recommend the front. On Oahu, you can usually hear Japanese being spoken on various optional tours, but this tour allows you to experience being abroad in a good way, away from Japanese.
ハワイ到着当日の13:00を予約しました。初めてハワイを訪れた家族のためにワイキキの規模感や泊まるホテルの場所、ダイヤモンドヘッドなど具体的にイメージしてもらいたく、沖から全体をつかんでもらうには、これが大当たりでした。
参加する前にこちらのレビューを拝見し、勝手にラップ調のBGMガンガンで終始英語の参加型イベントかな?だから日本人の参加が少ないのかな?など勝手に思っていましたが全然違いました。自分のペースで楽しめるので心配不要です。確かにキャプテンが参加者に英語で、ジョークを話していましたが、最初だけです。途中はセールの操作とドリンク対応、たまに「あの辺にカメが見えるよ」などの案内でとてもフレンドリーでした。BGMもあったかどうか記憶が無いくらいです。
アルコールのほかソフトドリンク(缶ジュース)も1缶$3で5種類くらいありました。最初に聞き取れたパイナップルジュースを購入しましたが、これがまた美味かった。
沖に向かっていくときは波に逆らって進むので上下に揺れ、テンションが上がります。ダイヤモンドヘッド灯台が良く見える位置まで向かったので割と移動距離も長めです。岸に戻る時は、一転ほとんど揺れないので、落ち着いて景色を堪能できます。
下船時に「良かったらそこの入れ物にチップをよろしく」的な話があります。
なお、乗る前に参加グループごとに船とダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに写真を撮ってくれます。下船時に2Lサイズの写真を見開きの簡易アルバムとして$20で購入を勧めてきます。購入は任意ですが、購入を考える方は荷物や履物は写らない場所に置いた方がいいと思います。私どもは購入したのですが、全員サンダルを手に持ってバンザイしているので笑えます。
それから船は乗る時のハシゴがある方が前です。水しぶきを多めに浴びたい方は前がお勧めです。
オアフ島でのオプショナルツアーは、必ずと言っていいほど、どこかしらから日本語が聞こえてきますが、こちらのツアーは良い意味で日本語と離れることができ海外に来たことを実感できます。
I signed up for a one-hour horseback riding course. It was my first time riding, but the horse I rode was very smart and moved along with the horse in front without me having to pull the reins much, so it was surprisingly enjoyable. If I had to be picky, I felt there were a lot of mountain trails, so I would have liked more time riding in the open fields. One hour felt a bit short, so if I have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii again, I would like to sign up for the two-hour course.
乗馬1時日間コースを申し込みしました。初めての乗馬でしたが乗った馬がお利口さんであまり綱を操作することなく前の馬の行動を把握して動いてくれたので思いのほか楽でした。欲を言えば山道が多かった感じなので草原を乗馬する時間が多ければと思いました。1時間ではちょっと物足りなかった感じなので今度ハワイ旅行の機会があれば2時間コースで申し込みしたいと思います。
I thought the experience time of 5 hours was short, but it was very empty, so I was able to ride the slides without waiting! Also, the bus on the way there was delayed due to traffic, and we only had about 4 hours, but I was satisfied in just 2 hours.
体験時間が5時間で少ないと思っていましたが、とっても空いていたのでスライダーは待たずに乗れました!
また、行きのバスが渋滞で遅れ4時間ほどしかありませんでしたが2時間で満足してしまいました?
It lasted about an hour, but I was able to see the whales jump and spout (multiple times) without any issues!
The announcements were mainly in English, but there were also explanations in Japanese, so there were no problems.
It was the simplest plan without pick-up or breakfast, but the boarding time was also about two hours, which was not a problem. I was able to arrive smoothly from Waikiki using The Bus.
Points to note:
- The waves were quite high, and the boat rocked a lot. Be cautious of seasickness.
- Inside the cabin, the air conditioning was too strong, and outside it was windy and quite cold. A jacket is essential.
- The boat is relatively old and not very clean. There were areas that smelled a bit like garbage, possibly due to the food being served.
1時間程度でしたが、無事、鯨のジャンプと潮吹き(何度も)見ることができました!
基本的には英語のアナウンスですが日本語の解説もあり問題ありません。
送迎なし、朝食ナシの一番シンプルなプランでしたが、乗船時間も2時間程度と短く、特に問題ありません。
ワイキキからもThe Busで滞りなく到着できました。
注意点は・・
・かなり波が高く船はかなり揺れます。船酔い注意。
・船上はキャビン内はクーラーが効きすぎ、外は風が強くかなり冷えます。はおりモノは必須
・船は割と古く、それほどキレイではありません。食事が出るせいもあるか生ごみっぽいにおいがするエリアもあった
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see the whales jumping. We will share your comments internally and use them to help improve our services in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラのジャンプをご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
その他、頂きましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I participated with my parents, husband, and 2-year-old child. My husband and I took turns (if the timing worked out) to watch the dolphins.
When it started, it seemed like the timing wasn't going to work out, and I was wondering what to do when a staff member picked up my child. Amazingly, the child who usually cries didn't cry at all!! Thanks to that, my parents, husband, and I were all able to watch the dolphins together.
The staff were considerate of my child until the very end, and we were able to create wonderful memories, so I’m really glad!
両親と旦那と2歳の子どもと参加。
私と旦那で交代(タイミングが合えば可能)してイルカを観ようと参加しました。
いざ始まるとなかなかタイミングが合いそうになく、どうしようと思っていると、スタッフさんが子どもを抱っこしてくれました。しかもいつも泣く子が泣かない!!なので、両親と旦那と私と皆でイルカを観る事ができました。
最後まで子どもに気を遣っていただき、素晴らしい思い出ができたので良かったです!
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University!
We were glad that, due to the number of staff available, we could take care of your children, allowing everyone to join in the dolphin swim together.
Please join us again if you have the opportunity!
It would be wonderful if your children could swim with us next time as well.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
この日はスタッフの人数の関係でお子様をお預かりすることができ、皆様でご一緒にイルカスイムにご参加頂けてよかったです^^
ぜひまた機会がございましたらご参加くださいませ!
次回はお子様も一緒に泳げると嬉しいですね♪
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
I boarded the boat thinking I would be lucky to see even one whale, but I was thrilled to see three whales swimming together and dolphins up close multiple times! I could clearly hear the sound of them blowing water, and it was a wonderful experience of nature. The whale watching was fantastic, but one thing that concerned me was the loud construction noise inside the boat, which made it difficult to hear the naturalist's announcements and music. It would have been even better if there had been consideration for that.
一回でもみれたらラッキーと思いながら乗船しましたが、3匹のくじらが仲良く泳いでいる姿やイルカも近くで何回も見れてとても良かったです!潮を吹く時の音などもはっきり聞こえ、自然を体感できました。ホエールウォッチングとしては素晴らしかったのですが、一つ気になったのは船内での工事の音が大きく、ナチュラリストさんのアナウンスや音楽が聞こえにくかったりしたので、そこの配慮があったらなお良かったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales and dolphins multiple times. We apologize for the noise from the construction. We will share your comments internally and use them to improve in the future. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
何度もクジラやイルカをご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
工事の音に関しましては、申し訳ございませんでした。
頂きましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
This was so fun! We were totally new to snorkeling and a bit intimidated!
Dan, our guide, was patient and kind. He encouraged us and told us we had all day if needed.
After 10 minutes or so, we felt confident and ready. We saw two turtles, a moray eel, a tuna “tornado”,
And more fish than you can imagine. We snorkeled til we were too tired to go on! We are hooked.
Thanks, Dan!
Thank you guys,
You did great! We had a spectacular day! Hope we see you again. Dan.
I thought that seeing sea turtles while watching them would be a matter of luck, but I was so happy to see many of them. While snorkeling near the coral reefs, the sea turtles really swam right by me and underneath me, which was incredibly moving. Although the sea of angels didn't have a blue sky, the clarity was wonderful, and I really felt it was worth coming!
ウミガメウォッチングは見れたらラッキー程度のものかと思っていましたが、沢山見れて嬉しかったです。サンゴ礁付近でのシュノーケリングはウミガメが本当に自分の近くや真下を通っていき、凄く感動しました。天使の海は青空とまではいきませんでしたが素晴らしい透明度で、やっぱりきて良かったと思いました!
Thanks to the Japanese guide, we were able to enjoy ourselves with small children without any worries. Since it was right in the middle of the season, we were able to see whales up close.
日本人ガイドが付いてくれたおかげで、小さい子供連れでも安心して楽しめました。シーズン真っ只中と言う事もあり、間近でクジラを見る事が出来ました。
I was looking forward to it since I am learning hula. It was great that the show was in the hotel where I was staying, so it was close by. However, I didn't know that I needed to exchange the voucher for tickets, so even though I lined up early, I had to go through the process, which made me late. The food was also great; I enjoyed a variety of Hawaiian dishes, from vegetables to meat and dessert. The live performances, hula, and fire knife dance were all very impressive.
フラを習っているので、楽しみにしていました。
宿泊ホテルの中でのショーなので近くて良かったです。
但し、バウチャーからチケットに交換するのを知らなかったので、早くに並んでいたのに手続きしに行き、その分遅くなりました。
食事も、野菜からお肉、デザートまでハワイの料理が色々食べれて良かったです。
ライブ演奏やフラ、ファイヤーナイフダンスすべて見応えありました。