Reviewed by: ゆうちょん
On the day of the tour, we drove there with a rental car. We quickly found parking, but the meeting point was not at the address listed; it was in the area circled in the map photo that was sent later. It was a bit confusing, but we found it right away. After confirming attendance, we signed the board and received our boarding passes before setting sail. Breakfast was already prepared on board, with fruits, bread, and coffee available. The boat is two stories, with a kitchen, bar, and two restrooms on the first floor. The second floor has the cockpit and benches for passengers. Most of the participants in the tour were young couples and families, with few Asians present.
The tour took us to two locations. The first stop was Molokini Island, where we could enjoy snorkeling for about an hour. The tour includes goggles and fins, but not wetsuits. We rented wetsuits for $10 each on the day. The water temperature was a bit low, so having one would be more comfortable if you plan to stay in the water for a long time. On the way to the second location, we had hamburgers, which were incredibly delicious after swimming! Be sure to enjoy them while breathing in the fresh air; it feels wonderful. The second spot is said to be where sea turtles can be seen around Waimea. As the guide mentioned, we were able to see a sleeping sea turtle! On the way back, drinks were available at the bar, including three types of beer and Mai Tais. We enjoyed a relaxing adult time. I highly recommend it.
当日はレンタカーで自分達で向かいました。駐車場はすぐに見つけられましたが、集合場所が住所に記載された場所ではなく、後から送られてくるマップ写真の丸で囲った部分でした。少し混同しましたが、すぐに見つけられました。出欠確認をして、サインボードにサインをして、ボーディングパスを貰って出航です。船内には既に朝食が用意されていました。フルーツやパン、コーヒーを楽しめます。船は二階建で一階部分にキッチンとバー、トイレが二箇所あります。二階は操縦席と客席用のベンチがありました。ツアーに参加されている人は、若い夫婦、家族連れが多かったです。アジア系は少ないです。ツアーでは二箇所を巡りました。一箇所目はモロキニ島。約1時間の間シュノーケルを楽しめます。ツアーにはゴーグルとフィンは含まれますが、ウェアは含まれません。私達は当日1人10ドルで借りました。水温が少し低いので、長時間水の中に居るのであればあった方が快適だと思います。二箇所目に向かう道中で、ハンバーガーを頂きました。これがまた泳いで疲れた身体には最高に美味しかったです!是非外の空気を吸いながら召し上がって下さい。幸せを感じます。二箇所はワイメアの辺りの海亀が見られると言われているスポットでした。ガイドさんの言う通り、居眠りをしている海亀さんを見る事が出来ました!帰り道では、バーでお酒が頂けます。3種類のビールに、マイタイなど。大人の時間をまったりと楽しめました。お勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/21 |
Reviewed by: kei&fumi
Since the cruise was on April 13th, I was worried that there might not be any whales left. But they found them for us! We were able to see a mother and her calf, along with a male whale chasing after the mother. It turns out this male is not the father, just a pursuer. The mother whale is busy raising her calf and has no interest in him, yet he persistently follows her. Well, it might be nice to have him around like a bodyguard.
Thanks to our Japanese guide, Taka, who provided humorous and detailed explanations, we had a wonderful time. Maui has many surrounding islands, so the water is shallow and there are fewer sharks. This is why whales can safely give birth here. However, there aren't many fish in this area, so the mother whale is sacrificing her own body to feed her calf. Once the calf is big enough, they return to the rich feeding grounds of the Alaskan seas.
I really understood why there are so many whales in Maui, and I’m so glad I chose this cruise. Thank you, Taka!! And thank you, Veltra!!
4月13日のクルーズだったので、もうクジラはいないかと不安でした。でもちゃんと見つけてくれました!一組の親子と、そのお母さんを追いかけるオスのくじらを観ることができました。このオスはお父さんではないそうです。ただのおっかけ。お母さんくじらは子育てで忙しいのでその気はないのに、しくこく追っかけてくるそうです。まぁ、ボディガードみたいでいいのかもしれませんね。
日本人のガイドのタカさんのユーモアあふれる詳しい説明のおかげで、楽しいひと時を送らせていただきました。
マウイは周りに島が多いので水深が浅く、さめが少ないとのこと。だからくじらはここで安心して出産が出来るそうです。でもこのあたりは餌となる魚が少ないのでお母さんくじらは身を削って子供におっぱいをあげているそうです。
子供が十分大きくなったら餌の豊富なアラスカの海に帰っていくそうです。
マウイ島にくじらが多い訳もわかり、本当にこのクルーズにして良かったと思いました。
タカさんありがとう!!
そしてベルトラさんありがとう!!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/12 |
Reviewed by: exit
I understood that the explanation would be in English, but it might be tough if you’re not really good at English! I couldn’t understand not only the explanations but also the jokes within them, so I was confused the whole time.
As for the sea, I was able to see sea turtles! However, apart from that, there were just a few black fish here and there.
There was a performance where we rode the waves? The boat rocked a lot, and the foreigners seemed to enjoy it, but it went on for more than ten times and was quite long. My husband ended up feeling sick, which affected the rest of our trip. The strong rocking continued, and I even bumped my leg against the stairs and got a bruise.
Also, it was really cold, so a jacket is a must!
英語での説明なことはわかっていましたが、本当に英語が上手でないと厳しいかもしれません!説明だけでなく、説明の中のジョークなども分からず、終始ハテナでした。
海は、海亀をみることはできました!が、それ以外は黒い魚がちらほら、です。
波に乗り?船を大きく揺らすパフォーマンスがあって、外人の方は喜んでいましたが、揺らす回数が10回以上と長く、夫は気持ち悪くなってしまいその後の旅行に影響してしまいました。大きな揺れが続き私も階段に足をぶつけあざを作ってしまいました。
あとすごく、寒かったので上着必須です!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/12 |
Reviewed by: MMB
This would be good with the kids. I don't have kids so, anyway with family this is great. As an adult date situation not as much. Go with the kids and have fun.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
Reviewed by: bamboo
An amazing cruise and sailing. We saw lots of turtles and tropical fishes during the snorkeling. It was amazing.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Kona
Seeing the manta rays perform large flips up close in the ocean was breathtaking. Many fish gathered around, creating a scene I had only seen in an aquarium. The manta rays appeared and disappeared repeatedly, and there were times when I just stared at the invisible seabed. Although it was April, the night sea was colder than I had imagined (renting a wetsuit was the right choice). I'm not a strong swimmer and was a beginner at snorkeling, so I was a bit tired towards the end, but I enjoyed it until the very last moment. It was also great that the staff who spoke Japanese provided solid support.
海の中で間近でマンタが大きく宙返りする姿は圧巻でした。魚もたくさん集まってきて水族館の中でしか見たことの無い景色が広がりました。
マンタは、現れたり消えたりの繰り返しで、何も見えない海底をずっと眺めている時間もありました。また、4月でしたが夜の海は想像以上に冷えました(スエットスーツのレンタルは正解でした)。
泳ぎは得意でなく、シュノーケルも初心者だったので、後半は疲れもありましたが、最後まで楽しんできました。
日本語の通じるスタッフがしっかりサポートしてくれたことも良かったです。
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
If you have the opportunity, we look forward to your participation in the dolphin tour in Oahu.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
ツアー楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
また機会がございましたら、ぜひオアフ島のイルカツアーへのご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: みきてぃー
At first, I was a bit nervous waiting for the van, which arrived about 20 minutes late. I was worried along with a foreign couple who were also waiting, thinking maybe they overslept since no one said anything. I had read everyone’s experiences beforehand, so I took motion sickness medication before participating. I usually don’t get motion sickness, so I was fine, but my mother is prone to it. She was okay until we got on the boat, but once we were in the water, the waves were quite rough, and she ended up feeling sick. A few foreign participants in the tour also got sick, and some were even vomiting.
We entered the cage with about 3 to 4 groups, and during that time, the crew scattered food, attracting a lot of sharks. They came quite close, but they didn’t attack, and it was thrilling to see them up close. It was a unique experience, and the elderly foreign couple with us was quite excited! There were changing areas and restrooms available, but everyone just wore shirts over their swimsuits and went home like that. There was also a small shop where we bought snacks and drinks while waiting for the van to arrive. I definitely think you should give it a try!
初めは、少し緊張しながらバンを待っていたのですが、20分くらい遅刻して来て一緒にまってな外国人夫婦と、まだ来ないね…と心配していました。特に何も言わなかったので寝坊かな??と思いました。そして、皆さんの体験談を読んで居たので、あらかじめ酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。もともと乗り物酔いしないタイプだったので、私は、酔わなかったのですが、母が乗り物酔いしやすいタイプで、船に乗ってゲージまで行くところまでは、元気だったのですが、逆に海の中に入ってからの方が波の揺れも激しく、そこで酔ってしまってしました。一緒にツアーに参加した数人の外国人の方も酔っていて、吐いている人もいました。ゲージの中へは、3組~4組くらい一緒に入って、その間にクルーの人達がエサをまいてくれるので、サメがたくさん寄ってきてくれます。でも、近くまで来ても襲って来ることも無く、かなり近くで見れて迫力があります。なかなか出来ない体験なので、一緒に居た高齢の外国人夫婦もかなり興奮していました!!一応着替える場所、トイレもあるのですが、みんな水着の上にシャツを着てそのまま帰っていました。あとは小さな売店??みたいなのが来ていて、迎えのバンが来るまでスナックやジュースを買って待っていました。是非、参加してみてもいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/16 |
Reviewed by: みきてぃー
This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in this tour. Since it included a Japanese-speaking guide, I was a bit worried about what it would be like, but the tour guide turned out to be one of the crew members and was very good at Japanese. They made the experience enjoyable with jokes and a fun atmosphere. The guide provided thorough explanations about the types of fish and the sunken ship, and I was able to encounter turtles, sharks, and manta rays, which made me very satisfied.
ハワイへは、3回目になるのですが、初めてこのツアーに参加しました。日本語ガイド付きということもあり、どんな感じだろー??と心配しながら参加しましたが、ツアーガイドさんが、なんとクルーの1人でとても、日本語が上手でジョークも交えながらとても楽しく過ごせました。魚の種類や沈んでいる船の説明もしっかりしてくれて、カメやサメ、マンタ??にも遭遇できて、とても満足しています。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスサブマリンツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。
潜水艦でのダイビングを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。
ご意見をいただき感謝いたします。またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Submarine tour through VELTRA.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dive aboard the Submarine.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定ファミリー割引】基本プラン<定員48名> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/15 |
Reviewed by: パクチーは絶滅すれば良い
This was my second time whale watching, and although the number of whales was few, we were still able to see some. Above all, the staff member who generously applied sunscreen was very friendly, constantly asking if I wanted a beer or a refill, which made the experience enjoyable. My friend who came along was also pleased, so I think this is one of the classic tours in Honolulu. I highly recommend it.
ホエールウォッチングは2回目ですが、今回も数は少ないながら鯨を見ることができました。何より日焼け止めをたっぷり塗ったスタッフのおっちゃんがビールは飲むか?ビールのおかわりはどうだ?と、しきりに気を遣ってくれたのがとてもフレンドリーで楽しい気持ちになりました。連れて行った友達も喜んでくれたので、定番のホノルルツアーの1つかと思います。お勧めです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Katie
The guides were great and it was a casual relaxing boat ride with pretty views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Didn’t get to see much but it was nice to be out on the water.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Daytime Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/15 |
Reviewed by: まあちゃん
I participated with my elementary school child. We brought our own snorkeling sets. It was a luxurious experience that we don't get to have often. I will definitely join again next time.
小学生の子供つれての参加です。シュノーケリングセットは自分たちのを持って行きました。なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Jyl Dowd
The trip was fabulous! The crew is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They keep you informed, entertained and fed (I liked the burger, chips and fruit). The equipment & boat were in excellent shape.
There isn't a lot of down time which I appreciated (activities/entertainment happening thru out the trip). Tyler was an amazing hula dancer! Make sure you bring cash to tip the crew, they work hard to show us tourists a great time!!
When we initially jumped in the water, we saw dolphins immediately! The second jump we saw more dolphins, a sting ray, and a sea turtle! (And fish, if course). It was amazing.
We didn't rent the wet suit and we were fine (mid April). We took Dramamine because of all the warnings in other reviews, so we had no motion sickness, but neither did anyone else. :)
My only advice would be that guests should be sure to sit under the covered area when the crew is making announcements. We were sitting at the very back of the boat (behind the speaker) and couldn't hear them at all. You'll also get a better view of the dancer.
Also, the slide was not available on our trip, so if that's important to you, you should double check?
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| Packages: | Afternoon Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/13 |
Reviewed by: たぬぽん
I was looking forward to showing the children the whales, but we couldn't see any at all, and it turned into just a regular cruise.
くじらを子供たちに見せてあげられるかと楽しみにしておりましたが、全く見ることができず、単なるクルーズになってしまいました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales this time. We hope that if there is another opportunity, your children will be able to enjoy whale watching. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回はクジラを観測頂けず、大変残念に思います。
是非また期会があれば是非お子様にクジラの観測を楽しんで頂きたいと思います。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/29 |
Reviewed by: PORI
We were blessed with great weather, calm waves, and high visibility, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling under excellent conditions. Among the participants, we were the only two Japanese, but thanks to the wonderful support from the staff member Takako, we were able to spend our time from check-in to check-out without any worries or inconveniences. Even though it was already April, at the end of the season, we were thrilled to see whales multiple times before reaching Molokini Island. At the snorkeling spot, Takako quickly found a sea turtle and let us know, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience. The meals and drinks on the boat were diverse and delicious, and during snack time, they even walked around distributing cookies on the deck, showcasing their thorough hospitality. Throughout the tour, it was impressive to see the staff working energetically and happily. This became the best memory of our trip. I highly recommend this to anyone planning to visit Maui!
天候に恵まれて、波が静かで透明度も高く、とてもよい条件の中でシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。参加者の中で日本人は私たち2名だけでしたが、スタッフのタカコさんの気配りの行き届いた素晴らしいサポートのおかげで、チェックインからアウトまで、何の不安も不自由もなく過ごすことができました。シーズンも終わりの4月だったにもかかわらず、モロキニ島に着くまでに何度もクジラをみることができ、感激でした。シュノーケリングスポットでは、タカコさんがいち早くウミガメを見つけて教えてくれて、存分に楽しむことができました。船中での食事や飲み物も種類豊富で美味しく、おやつタイムには甲板にまでクッキーを配り歩いてくれるなど、徹底したホスピタリティを感じました。ツアーを通して、スタッフの皆さんがきびきびとかつ楽しそうに働いている姿が印象的でした。今回の旅行で一番の思い出になりました。マウイに行かれる方に、是非おすすめしたいです!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/08 |
Reviewed by: マー君
I participated in a whale watching tour that included breakfast. The boat was larger than I expected, which made for a comfortable experience. I was thrilled to spot a whale spouting water! I was also satisfied to see it raise its tail. I want to go again!
朝食付きのホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
思っていたより大きな船で、ゆったりしました。
肝心のクジラは、潮を上げているところを見つけ、大興奮!
尾びれを上げたところも見れて満足。
又行きたい!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Very memorable experience. We enjoyed it and would go again, they do not teach you how to snorkel so I would look up tutorials before you go. Just so you can get more out of it. They have a photographer on board that takes pictures you can pay for.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/03 |
Reviewed by: マンタ
Diving down to 100 feet, we could see the sunken ship and artificial coral reefs. Around them, many fish, sharks, and turtles swam gracefully. It seemed like the kids really enjoyed this first-time experience.
100フィートまで潜水すると、沈められた船や人工の珊瑚礁が見えました。そのまわりに沢山の魚やサメ、亀が優雅に泳ぐのが見えました。初めての体験に子供達も楽しめたようです。
アロハ、レビューとVELTRAを通じてアトランティスサブマリンツアーをご予約いただきありがとうございます。
サブマリンでのダイビングを楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。
ご意見をいただき感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for your review and for booking an Atlantis Submarine tour through VELTRA.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dive aboard the Submarine.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 窓が大きいプレミアムプラン<定員64名/2019年3月31日までのご参加> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/03 |
Reviewed by: 還暦おじさん
As the season was coming to an end, I participated with the feeling that I might not see anything, and it took a while for anything to appear, but then there was a sudden spout! I was glad to see the back several times, and at the end, I clearly saw the tail—great!! So moving!!
I didn't understand the content at all from the English announcements, but the crew members were considerate, asking if I wanted drinks or cocktails, which made the tour enjoyable.
シーズンも終わりの時期で見れない事もあり得るという気持ちで参加し、なかなか現れませんでしたが、突然の潮吹き‼︎背中が何度か見れてよかったと思っていたら最後に尻尾がハッキリと見れました、グレイト‼︎‼︎感動‼︎
英語の案内でまったく内容はわかりませんでしたが、船員の方々はドリンクはいらないか、カクテルはどうかとか気を使っていただきツアーを楽しく過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/11 |
Reviewed by: DEEPER
Crew, Equipment exceeded expectation, for swimmers and non swimmers alike. IWS Underwater scooter is an event you will cherish. My wife and I were thankful they could take us on short notice. A complete package from reservation, pick up, instruction, operation, pics and drop off.
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/09 |
Reviewed by: まきちょ
I decided to skip snorkeling because I caught a cold. I thought it was a waste since I paid a lot of money, but it turned out to be totally fine!
While others went snorkeling, my husband and I had the boat almost to ourselves! Plus, a pod of dolphins swam right underneath the boat, and we had such a wonderful time. During the activity time, the guide strongly encouraged us to try kayaking, and I was quite hesitant, but it turned out to be really fun, and I'm glad I did it. My bottom got wet, but it dried quickly, and I hardly felt cold at all. After snorkeling, some people were shivering from the cold or looking pale from seasickness, so I think warm clothing (even a bit excessive) and motion sickness medication are essential.
The staff was very energetic, and we all sang songs together and even danced the hula at the end, which was a lot of fun! Most participants seemed to be in their 20s to 30s. However, I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed even if you're not young, if you have kids, or even if you're feeling a bit under the weather—it's definitely enjoyable without snorkeling! I would love to participate again next time!
風邪を引いてしまったので、シュノーケルはやめることにしました。高いお金を払っているのにもったいないなーと思っていましたが、全然そんなことなかったです!
他の方がシュノーケルに行っている間、船は主人と2人でほぼ貸し切り状態!しかも、イルカの群れがちょうど船の真下を通ってくれて、ほんっとに素敵な時間を過ごせました。アクティビティの時間には、ガイドさんがカヤックを勧めてくれて、かなり強引に勧められて結構悩んだのですが、とっても楽しくてやってよかったです。お尻は濡れたけどすぐに乾いて寒さを感じることはほぼありませんでした。シュノーケル後は、寒さで震えたり、酔って青白くなっておらる方もいらっしゃったので、防寒対策(ちょっと過度なぐらいでもいいかも)と酔い止めは必須だと思います。
スタッフの方のテンションが高くて、みんなで歌を歌ったり、最後にフラを踊ったり、とても楽しかったです!参加者は2~30代がほとんどだと思います。でも、若くなくてもお子様連れでも少々風邪を引いていても、シュノーケルなしでも十分に楽しめるツアーだと思いました!次回も是非参加したいです!
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It seems like it was a very lucky tour to see a pod of dolphins from the boat.
Please come back next time to swim with the dolphins! We look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
イルカの群れを船の上から見れたのは、すごくラッキーなツアーだったようですね。
是非次回はイルカと一緒に泳ぎに来てください!お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Olivia
My husband and I had a GREAT time during the 9:30 a.m. Whale Watch tour. We spotted a whale, her calf and a male escort 30 minutes after we left the harbor and we followed them around for most of the cruise.
It was pretty late in the season (April 6th), so we felt very lucky.
The crew was great, so were the drinks and snacks.
I highly recommend it!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Mid-Morning Whale Watch Cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise and the service provided by the crew. More importantly, we're very happy you got to see those Humpbacks (seeing a baby whale is always such a treat).
As a locally owned and operated company on the Big Island, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth recommendations, and we're honored by yours.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you next time you're in our neighborhood!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Aloha
I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but once it started, I found that it was totally fine to join by myself. There was support in Japanese as well.
I got to see dolphins and turtles up close, and I enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful sea. I swam quite a distance, so half a day was just the right amount of time.
一人参加で不安がありましたが
始まってみれば一人で参加でも全然大丈夫でした
日本語でのサポートもあるし
近距離でイルカにもカメにも会えました
綺麗な海でシュノーケリングも楽しめました。
なかなかの距離を泳いだので半日で時間的にも
ちょうどよかったです
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, which was made lively by our guides and crew.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ガイド、クルーが盛り上げてくれるツアーですので、お楽しみいただけたとのこと大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: CHIEH
Wonderful experience! Crews were nice and the sailing and snorkeling were so much fun!
Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour with us. We're happy to know you had a great time!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/07 |
Reviewed by: destiny
We decided to do this tour for our anniversary and it was amazing! The staff were super helpful and knew what they were doing. Everyone was nice and making sure you're having a good time. The food was great as well as the snacks. Snorkeling was really fun. I seen more than a few turtles and lots of fish! I would not recommend this if pregnant and further along (like myself, I was 22 weeks), this caused my life vest to keep pushing to the side. So I had to use so much strength to hold it down and swim and still snorkel, it was really hard with the belly in the way. Other than that, it was really fun! I would recommend booking before you fly to hawaii. We were told it fits 80 people, i booked ahead anyways and sure enough it was only a 30 head count and full, so there isnt much room for you to wait last minute.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel Cruise with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/07 |
Reviewed by: 英語が不得手な夫婦
On the way to Manta Point, we watched the sunset and saw the green flash. When we arrived at Manta Point, there were already a lot of people there, and I started to worry if manta rays would come to us with so many people around. However, as soon as we got in the water, I was surprised to find that mantas were waiting for us. It might have been the same individual, but we encountered about ten of them (instead of counting them as one or two, they count them as one ray, two rays, etc.), and I was satisfied. On the way back, the boat ride and after landing were unexpectedly dark, and especially on the boat, I struggled to find where to change because it was so dark. I recommend bringing a light.
マンタポイントに行く途中で夕日を眺めました。グリーンフラッシュが見えました。マンタポイントでは既に多数の人がいて、こんなに人がいたら、自分たちのところにマンタが来るのだろうかと不安になりましたが、入水した途端にマンタが待ち構えている状態でビックリしました。同一個体かも知れませんが10枚くらい(1匹、2匹という代わりに1枚2枚と勘定するのだそうです)出会えて、満足でした。帰路の船中や上陸後は予想外に暗くて、特に船上で着替えがどこにあるのか暗くて分からず、苦労しました。ライト持参をお勧めします。
Aloha
Thank you for participating in the tour.
I hope it was a wonderful experience to meet the manta rays.
We look forward to your participation next time as well.
Mahalo
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
マンタと会えたとのこと素敵なツアーになりましたでしょうか。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Arnett
The staff was amazing, but for money, this was just ok for us. We spent 2 hours cruising the ocean looking for whales. We did not see any, but did see some dolphins and a sea turtle. I was under the impression that the boat would be a catamaran, and would have some areas to sit, relax, and watch. But, apparently on certain days, the Disney resort uses that boat and so we took a boat normally used for scuba diving out. There was not much seating that allowed for you to view the ocean and watch for whales, so basically we stood the whole 2 hours on some pretty choppy water. They had some snacks and refreshments which my son enjoyed, but about an hour in he was pretty bored. Again, the staff was awesome, but the experience as a whole I probably would not do again. They did give us a voucher to return for free. We will see.
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| Packages: | Power Catamaran Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/27 |
Reviewed by: 1953
I was moved to see whale breaches multiple times near the shore of Maui Island about an hour after departing from Lahaina Harbor at noon on April 7. I later heard from a local instructor that every year, from winter to early spring, 3,000 whales come all the way from Alaska to this area for calving and raising their young.
4月7日のお昼12時にラハイナ港を出航してから、1時間が経つころにマウイ島の岸辺のすぐ近くでクジラのブリッジを何度も見ることができ感動しました。地元インストラクターの人から、あとから聞いたことですが、毎年冬から春先にかけて3000頭のクジラがお産や子育てのために、この地にはるばるアラスカからやってくるんですって。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/07 |
Reviewed by: あらん
I was able to see the dorsal fin and tail fin for just a moment! It took a lot of patience to catch a glimpse of the whale pod.
背びれや尾びれが本当に一瞬だけ見れました!なかなかのクジラの群れを見ることが出来ず忍耐力が必要でした
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/05 |
Reviewed by: まき子
At "Dolphin Middle School," the instructor is the class president, and the teacher is the "Bottlenose Dolphin." The Pacific White-Sided Dolphin is the "Boss," the sea turtle is "Professor Turtle," and the whale is "The Great Teacher"! This creates a wonderfully entertaining atmosphere for participants.
The main focus of the tour is to see the wild "Pacific White-Sided Dolphin," but since they are wild, there's no guarantee you'll encounter them.
When I went, unfortunately, I didn't get to meet the dolphin teacher, but I was able to see not only the boss and Professor Turtle but also The Great Teacher multiple times!
They are very kind to those who have never snorkeled before, and snorkeling gracefully with Professor Turtle is a lot of fun.
There is also a professional photographer on board, so they take plenty of underwater photos. Although there is a fee, you receive the data, allowing you to print or save them as you like, which is a nice bonus.
「イルカ中学」では、インストラクターは学級院長、先生は「ハシナガイルカ」。
バンドウイルカは「番長」で、ウミガメは「カメ教授」、クジラは「大先生」!
という、なんとも面白いノリで参加者を盛り上げてくれます。
イルカ先生こと「野生のハシナガイルカ」を見るのがメインのツアーですが、野生なので必ず出会えるとは限りません。
私が行った際も、残念ながらイルカ先生には出会えませんでしたが、番頭やカメ教授だけではなく、大先生を何度も観ることができました!
シュノーケルをやったことがない人にも親切に教えてくれますし、カメ教授との優雅なシュノーケリングは楽しいです。
泳ぎのプロでもあるカメラマンも一緒に乗っているので、水中の写真もいっぱい撮ってくれます。有料ではありますが、データでもらえるので自分の好きなようにプリントアウトしたり保存できるのも嬉しいです。
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It seems you weren't able to meet with Mr. Hashinaga. However, I believe it was a lucky tour to have met with the great Mr. Kujira!
Please come back next time to try again to meet Mr. Hashinaga. We look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ハシナガ先生と会うことはできなかったのですね。ただ、クジラ大先生先生に会えたのはラッキーなツアーだったと思います!
是非次回はハシナガ先生に会いにリベンジに来てください。お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
Reviewed by: あいあい♪
I was really looking forward to the underwater walk on this trip, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience just as I had hoped. I was moved by the beautiful underwater scenery and the fish and sea turtles swimming up close. The guide was also kind and attentive, which made it easy for me to trust them with my children. I'm glad I purchased the memorable photos and videos. I definitely want to experience it again!
今回の旅行で海底散歩をとても楽しみにしていて
思った通り素晴らしい体験ができました。
きれいな水中と間近で泳ぐ魚やウミガメに遭遇し感動しどうしでした。
ガイドの方も親切丁寧なので子供たちも安心してまかせることが
できました。
思い出の写真と動画も購入してよかったです。
またぜひ体験したいです。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/30 |
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Aloha! The Four Winds II is a family-fun boat, but still has amenties for all ages. Next time you are on Maui, I would recommend a trip on our sister vessel the Maui Magic which is a smaller catamaran that takes ages 5 & up.
Mahalo,
Nikki Andricci