Reviewed by: Dawn Gruber
Had a wonderful time with Sea Maui! The food was excellent, the staff exceptional, the music an added bonus to make the experience even better and we even got to see a few whales! We would totally recommend this one- Mahalo
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail with Live Music (Tue & Thu) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/03 |
Reviewed by: ポパイ
We participated in this tour as a couple. The sight of many dolphins swimming in the sea was truly magical and moving. At the sea turtle spot, a turtle came right up to us, and we were so excited! We made sure not to touch it, so we carefully observed it instead. There were also many small fish, making it a truly satisfying tour. We will definitely join this tour again next time!
夫婦でこのツアーに参加しました。たくさんのイルカが海の中を泳ぐ姿は本当に幻想的で感動しました。ウミガメスポットでは目の前までウミガメが来てくれて大興奮!触ってはいけないので触れないよう気をつけながら観察しました。他にも小さな魚がたくさんいて本当に大満足のツアーでした。次も絶対このツアーに参加します!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: トム達
I was able to see the whale, but it felt a bit pointless because it was too small. I think it's better to be prepared for a little seasickness since it moves at a right angle to the waves.
くじらは見れましたが、小さ過ぎてあまり意味はなかったような気がします。波に直角に動くので少し酔うことは覚悟した方が良いと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were not able to fully enjoy the whale watching this time. Please do come back and give it another try. All of our staff are looking 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。
今回は鯨の観測を十分にお楽しみいただけず、大変残念に思います。
是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
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<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/15 |
Reviewed by: ロビン
The coordination between the transportation and activity companies was poor. Thanks to the quick thinking of someone I was with, we made it in time, but if it had just been us, we might have been left behind. The activity itself was good.
送迎とアクティビティの会社間の連携が悪いです。
一緒だった人の機転で間に合いましたが、自分たちだけなら、置いてきぼりになった可能性がありました。
アクティビティそのものは良かったです
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ふうたろう
I was lucky to see dolphins, turtles, and many beautiful fish. The guide was also interesting, making it a wonderful time!
運良くイルカ カメ クジラ たくさんの綺麗なお魚を見ることが出来ました
ガイドさんもおもしろくて素敵な時間になりました♪
Aloha Futaro,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School. How was the class with Mr. Dolphin?
It seems you were lucky to meet the winter-exclusive whale as well! Please come visit Dolphin School again.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha ふうたろう様
この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
イルカ先生の授業いかがでしたでしょうか?
冬季限定のクジラにもお会いできたみたいで、ラッキーな1日でしたね!
また是非イルカの学校に遊びにきてくださいね。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Rcc1216
Had a great time seeing the whales. One of the crew ladies was a little rude but overall it was a great time. Would recommend it to anyone looking to see some whales.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/03 |
Reviewed by: MerlinsEgo
First, allow me to emphasize just how professional and engaged the divers, driver and the captain was on this experience. Seriously these guys were fantastic .. they were always attentive, showed understanding and you felt in very capable hands the whole time. This aspect was important to my wife as she had some very serious apprehensions about doing this ..but being a dutiful husband I badgered her until she agreed :-) .. took a few weeks.
The pre-trip meeting answered any questions we had and explained the workings of the submersible in terms of engaging the motor .. but nothing in regards to steering the vessel which i thought interesting.
We had a big group of approx 20 people so we just all fitted on the small boat. The seas were a little rough so a few people got a little woozy but nothing too bad.
My wife and I were one of the first to try out the scooters and the process to get in them was simple and effective .. no diving underwater to get in them .. this was a relief to my wife. We were in the water almost immediately and already could see fish in the distance. So we were very excited !
Here is where i was a little disappointed .. we had been trained to use foot pedals to engage the motor for the propellor but mine seemed to be a much older model and had the button on the steering column. No big deal i guess except i had an underwater camera with me and hence could not use it while the motor was engaged, which is approx 80% of the time. Consequently i was unable to take many photos .. disappointed.
I now understood why we were not taught the steering of the submersible ..you don't steer it ..there is a diver that holds onto 2 of the vessels the whole time and steers it. This was disappointing as i had no control on where to go.
In summary this was a FANTASTIC experience and again i want to emphasize how good the divers and crew were .. BUT it felt more like an amusement park ride than what the marketing suggests.
Thanks guys
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: しだわ
Due to heavy rain, we couldn't see the whales.
The warranty period is until the end of April. Our family is scheduled to return the next day.
At the very least, the warranty period should be free‼️
We will not participate again.
大雨でクジラは見れず
保証期間は、四月いっぱい
次の日に帰国予定の我が家
最低でも、保証期間はフリーにすべき‼️
二度と参加しません。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We appreciate your valuable feedback. We would like to work on improvements as a team for future challenges.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。貴重なご意見、有難うございます。今後の課題として、スタッフ全員で改善に取り組みたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: ヒロキング
I definitely want to participate again! It was great to see dolphins and turtles up close. The instructors were all fun, and I enjoyed the travel time as well. This became my favorite memory from my 7-day trip to Hawaii, and I want to recommend it to my friends and participate again.
After snorkeling, I had a great time playing on the slide and dancing with the staff. Everything was wonderful. The day I went was sunny, but it got a bit chilly when I was in the shade after coming out of the water. Since it was an early morning tour, I still had time to play in the ocean afterward. The photo and video sales were about 10,000 yen for one family. They also sold trainer T-shirts on the bus. Thank you to the staff for a fun half-day!
‼️とにかく 又参加したい‼️
間近でイルカ 亀に会えて とても良かったです。
インストラクターの皆さんも楽しい方ばかりで移動時間も楽しめました。今回のHawaii5泊7日の中で1番の楽しい思い出になり 友達にもススメたいし 又 もう一度参加したいです。
シュノーケリング後 滑り台で遊んだりする時間
スタッフさんとダンスする時間 全部良かったです。僕が行った日は晴れていたのですが 海から上がって陰に居たら寒かったです。朝早くのツアーなので 帰ってからも海で遊ぶ時間ありました。写真・ビデオ販売が希望者には1家族で1万円程でした。トレーナー Tシャツ販売 バス内であります。楽しい半日スタッフさんありがとうございました。
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad to hear that it became your most enjoyable memory! There are no words more delightful than this. Please come and visit us again!
ご感想ありがとうございます。一番楽しい思い出になったとのこと!こんな嬉しいお言葉はありません。是非また遊びに来てください。
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| Packages: | 【3月限定】2人目無料!人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: けいちゃん
Since it was April 1st, I wonder if the whale season had already passed, as I couldn't spot any. It's disappointing.
However, I was able to see parasailing from the boat, and I enjoyed lunch while cruising, so that was nice.
Lunch was a buffet style, and I made my own ham sandwich, which was delicious along with the fruit.
It would have been amazing to see even a little bit of whales; I'm really disappointed.
4月1日だったので、くじらの時期を過ぎてしまったのか、発見できませんでした。残念です。
船からパラセーリングが見られたし、クルージングしながらランチが食べられたので、まあいいかな。
ランチは、バイキング形式で、自分でハムサンドイッチを作って食べました。フルーツもあって美味しかったです。
少しでもくじら見れたら、最高だったのに、本当に残念です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: ゆりぱぱ
I participated with my 5-year-old and 3-year-old daughters. At first, they were a bit scared, but by the end, they were going up to touch the dolphins on their own and seemed very satisfied. We even got a photo of them kissing a dolphin, which I think made for a really memorable experience.
5歳と3歳の娘と参加しました。最初は恐る恐るでしたが、最後は自分からイルカにタッチしに行くようになり、大満足の様子でした。イルカとのキスの写真も撮れて、すごく思い出に残る経験ができたと思います。
アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエストを選んでいただきありがとうございます!お子様たちと一緒にイルカとの素晴らしい体験をされたと聞いて嬉しく思います。ドルフィン・クエストの使命は、インタラクティブなプログラムを通じて心と心をつなぐことですので、あなたの体験に関するフィードバックを心から感謝いたします。またご家族でお越しいただけることを楽しみにしています!
ドルフィン・クエスト・オアフよりマハロ!
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest! We are happy to hear you had a memorable experience with our dolphins with your young children. Our mission at Dolphin Quest is to touch hearts and minds through our interactive programs, so we sincerely appreciate your feedback of your experience. We hope to have your family back again soon!
Mahalo from Dolphin Quest Oahu!
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| Packages: | 【貸切】イルカに触れる!プレミアム体験 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: もっちー
I was told that there would be explanations in Japanese through the headphones, but I could hardly hear anything. We also didn't see as many fish as we had hoped, so it was a bit disappointing for my husband and me.
ヘッドホンで日本語の解説があるということでしたがほとんど聞こえなかったです。
お魚も思っていたほどは見られず 私たち夫婦にはちょっと残念な感想でした。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: 松っちゃん
The Japanese guide, who is 75 years old, spends half a year in Hawaii and half a year in Tokyo, and he certainly doesn't look like a senior citizen. It was wonderful to see him enjoying his life. Thanks to him, I was able to communicate in Japanese, and I think it was great that I got to see whales multiple times. I would love to go again.
日本のガイドさんが75歳でハワイに半年、東京に半年と後期高齢者にはとても見えません。自分の人生を謳歌されて見えたのが素晴らしかった。お陰様で日本語は通じるし、クジラも何回も見ることができて大変良かったと思います。
また、行きたいですね。
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| Packages: | 無料キャンペーン!通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: あかち~
I was worried about oversleeping with an early departure, but they even gave me a morning call. During the boat ride to where the dolphins were, our Japanese guide, Miu, and the crew were all cheerful and made it enjoyable. The dolphins swam close by, and we also got to see turtles up close!
The sea water was a bit cold, but the weather was nice, so I was able to enjoy snorkeling, the slide, and paddleboarding comfortably. The hamburger was delicious too!
I made the best memories on the last day of my stay in Hawaii. I'm really glad I participated!!!
朝早くの出発で寝坊しなかと心配でしたが、モーニングコールの電話もして頂けました。ボートに乗ってからイルカのいるところまでの移動では日本人ガイドのみうさんはじめ、クルーの方がみんな明るく盛り上げてくれ楽しめました。イルカも近くで沢山泳いでくれ、カメも近くで見れました!!
海の水は少し冷たかったけど、お天気もよかったのでシュノーケリングや滑り台やパドルも気持ちよく楽しめました。ハンバーガーも美味しかったです~
ハワイ滞在最終日で一番いい思い出ができました。参加してほんとによかったです!!!
We are truly happy to have been able to help you create memories in Hawaii. Please be sure to visit us again when you come back to Hawaii.
ハワイの思い出作りのお手伝いができて私たちスタッフも本当に嬉しいです。またハワイにお越しの際は、是非、遊びにきてください。
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| Packages: | 【3月限定】2人目無料!人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: バックパッカー6
I expected it, but I didn't see any whales at all. As others have mentioned, the air conditioning was too strong, and it was really cold. Just wearing a T-shirt feels like I might catch a cold in Hawaii. Be sure to bring something to wear over it. There was also a children's program to keep the kids entertained, but there were too few participants, so it seemed impossible for everyone to join (laughs).
予想はしてたもののホエールは一切見れませんでした。他の方も書いているとおり冷房が効き過ぎて寒すぎます。Tシャツ1枚ではハワイで風邪をひきそうです。羽織るものは必ず持参して下さい。子供を退屈させないために子供用プログラムも用意されていましたが、人数が少なすぎて全員参加はとてもムリそうでした(笑)
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were not able to fully enjoy our cruise this time.
We will share your comments internally and use them to help improve in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
今回は十分に私共のクルーズをお楽しみいただけず、大変残念に思います。
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。
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+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/01 |
Reviewed by: ゆきママ
The weather was perfect, but we couldn't see any whales. I was happy to have announcements in Japanese after getting on the bus, but on the return trip, there was nothing, and there were no coupons or anything for the next time in case we didn't see anything. I believe they mentioned that if we didn't see anything, we would receive a ticket to board again. What will happen with that? I returned home feeling unsatisfied. It's disappointing.
お天気は最高でしたが、クジラは見ることできませんでした。
バスに乗ってから日本語での案内もあり喜んでいましたが、帰りのバスでは何もなく、また見れなかった場合の次回のクーポン?的なものも一切ありませんでした。確か見れなかった時は再度乗船できる券をくださるとあったはず。
これってどうなるんでしょう。
腑に落ちない気分で帰国しました。残念です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: たなか
I could see the whales, but they were far away, so it felt like, "Is this all there is?" However, the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean was quite spectacular!
クジラは見えましたけど、距離が遠く、こんなもんかーって感じでしたね。
ただ沖からみるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドは、なかなかの絶景でしたー
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are sorry to hear that you were unable to fully enjoy the whale watching, but we are very pleased that you enjoyed the views from the boat. We hope that next time you will be able to enjoy the whale watching as well. 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨の観測を十分にお楽しみ頂けなかった様ですが、船からの景色はお楽しみいただけまして、大変嬉しく思います。
是非次回は鯨の観測もお楽しみいただければと思います。
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: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
Reviewed by: さんた
I believe the place where I watched the Japanese video before getting on the boat was near Kakaako.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that while they take photos for you, I thought it was a bit expensive, so I gave it 4 stars (I don't remember the price ^^;).
Since there is food for the fish on the scooter, they came swimming around a lot, which was really fun!! You can also eat plenty of snacks!
Unlike diving, even those who can't swim can easily participate. However, this means there are fewer activity elements. When I went diving at another place, they provided thorough instructions on equalizing, but here the video only said, "If your ears hurt, please equalize," so I felt that some people might struggle with that.
恐らく、ボートや乗る前の日本語ビデオを見た場所はカカアコ付近だったと思います。
最初に星5ではない理由ですが、写真を撮ってくれるのですが、高いなぁと思ったので星4つにしました(値段は覚えてないです^^;)。
スクーターにエサが付いているので、魚が凄い寄ってきて楽しかったです!!スナックもいっぱい食べれます!
ダイビングと違い、泳げない人でも簡単に乗ることが出来ます。その分、アクティビティ要素は少ないです。
ですが、他の場所でダイビングをした時は、耳抜きの説明を入念にされたましたが、こちらはビデオで「耳が痛ければ耳抜きをして下さい」程度の説明だけなので、出来ない人もいるんじゃないかな?と感じました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Southern USA family
We took our 9 year old son on this and had a great time. Wahine Charters and staff were great. Smaller group (12 total) made the experience that much better. Highly recommended. Really an experience unlike any other.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: RYO
I participated in multiple dolphin swim tours over consecutive days, and it's no surprise that this tour is ranked number one in popularity.
At first, during the dolphin snorkeling, I ended up at the back of the group and, unfortunately, I only caught a brief glimpse of the dolphins. However, when I honestly mentioned this while confirming whether I had seen any dolphins, they offered a second try for those who wanted it. Although the dolphins didn't come very close during that attempt, I was already satisfied just to have the opportunity. To my surprise, they changed the location and gave me a few more minutes for a third try, and I was finally able to see the dolphins swimming.
I could really feel their strong belief that "if there are dolphins there, we will definitely show them to everyone."
After the activity, the cheeseburgers grilled by the captain on the boat are absolutely delicious. If you can't eat them on the spot, you can take them home, but the freshly made ones are truly tasty.
Hawaii tends to have strong winds, and the boat sways more compared to Kerama and Ishigaki Islands. Considering the time difference and climate changes, my body felt more fatigued than expected, so even those who are usually fine with motion sickness might want to take some anti-nausea medication just in case (the placebo effect shouldn't be underestimated). On the day of the tour, just over 10% of the participants experienced motion sickness.
Also, I strongly recommend bringing the items listed outside the voucher section. Personally, I think a wetsuit rental, two bath towels, a change of clothes, anti-nausea medication, water (to take the medication before boarding), and cash are essential. Since there are places where you might get splashed, it's a good idea to take precautions to keep your belongings dry.
I wrote a lot, but I had a very enjoyable and extraordinary experience. If I have the chance to participate in another dolphin swim tour, I will definitely choose this tour again.
連日複数のイルカスイムツアーに参加しましたが、ツアー人気No.1というのは当然だと思います。
はじめイルカスノーケリングでは最後尾についたため、運悪く私だけがイルカの影をちらっと見た程度だったのですが、イルカが見れたかどうかの確認で正直に話したらさらに希望者だけのセカンドトライを行ってくれました。そのときはイルカはあまり近くに来てくれなかったのですが、そこまで行っていただいただけでも満足していました。と思いきやさらにポイントを変えて私だけ数分間サードトライをしてもらい、最終的にイルカが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
天候の都合等もあるかと思いますが、「そこにイルカがいるなら絶対に全員に見せるんだ」という強い信念をひしひしと感じました。
運動後、船長が船上で焼いてつくるチーズバーガーは絶品です。その場で食べれない方は持って帰れますが、熱々の出来立ては本当においしいです。
ハワイは風が強く、船の揺れも慶良間や石垣島と比べて大きくなる印象です。時差や気候の違いも含めて身体が予想以上に疲れているので、船酔いに強い人も念のために酔い止めを飲まれた方がいいかもしれません(プラシーボ効果も侮れません)。当日は1割強の人が船酔いで体調を崩していました。
あとバウチャー欄外に記載のおすすめの持ち物は本当に持って行った方がいいと感じました。個人的には、ウェットスーツレンタル、バスタオル2枚、着替え、酔い止め、水(船に乗る前に酔い止めを飲むため)、現金、が必須だと思います。場所によっては水がかかるので、荷物の中身が濡れないような工夫はしておいた方がいいです。
長々と記載しましたが、とても楽しく、非日常的な時間を過ごすことができました。またイルカスイムツアーに参加する機会があるなら、間違いなくこのツアーを選びます。
Aloha RYO,
Thank you for participating in the tour of the prestigious Dolphin University. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something you can't easily find in Japan. Every time we receive feedback that our customers are satisfied, it gives us the motivation to keep working hard starting tomorrow.
There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! RYO様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
お客様の満足して頂けたご意見を頂く度に、また明日から頑張ろうと活力になります。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/25 |
Reviewed by: KUBO family
I searched for Hawaii OP and decided on VELTRA after reading various reviews. From the reservation stage, I felt well taken care of, and I was glad I chose VELTRA.
The morning meeting was quite early, but they provided a wake-up call, and the staff member Miyu was very pleasant and guided us throughout the day.
As for the tour itself, all the staff provided a wonderful Hawaiian hospitality experience, which was fantastic. Of course, we were thrilled to see dolphins and honu ❤️ My husband jumped into the sea and within five minutes, he cramped up in both legs and had to signal for help, and the staff came to his rescue. They were lifesavers. The weather was perfect, but the seawater was a bit cold, and since the bus had air conditioning on the way to and from the site, I think a jacket is necessary. For lunch, snacks like pineapple and hamburgers were provided, but if you're a big eater, I recommend bringing some light snacks besides bananas. I'm really glad I participated.
Hawaii OPを探して あちこちの口コミを見て読んでVELTRAさんに決めました。予約の段階から気持ちの良い対応をして頂き VELTRAさんに決めて良かったと感じました。
朝の集合かなり早かったですがモーニングコールもしてもらい スタッフさんの未優ちゃんが とても気持ち良く 1日を案内してくれました。
肝心なツアーですが スタッフの皆さん とてもハワイアンなおもてなしで 最高でした。勿論 イルカ・ホヌも見れて感激❤️ 夫が海へ飛び込み5分で両脚がツリ すぐにリタイアサインを送り スタッフさんに助けてもらいました。命の恩人です お天気は最高に良かったですが 海水少し冷たく行き帰りのバスは冷房が効いているので上着は必要だと思います。ランチにスナック パイナップル ハンバーガーが出ますが大食いな方はバナナ以外の軽食持参した方がよろしいかと…。参加して良かったです。
Thank you for your wonderful comment! At Dolphin & You, we focus on the theme of "Hawaiian hospitality," so we are truly delighted to receive such feedback. Nature shows us a different face every day, so please come back and visit us when you're in Hawaii. I believe you'll have a different experience.
嬉しいコメントありがとうございます!ドルフィン&ユーでは「ハワイ式のおもてなし」をテーマにしていますので、こんな感想をいただくと本当に嬉しいです。自然は、毎日違う顔を見せてくれますので、ぜひハワイにお越しの際は、また遊びにきてください。違った体験ができると思います。
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| Packages: | 【3月限定】2人目無料!人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: しゅがー
I read the reviews here and made a reservation.
I stayed at the Sheraton Hotel. Around noon, I stopped by a shopping center just a 5-minute drive away and checked in at the store. When I arrived at the designated location at 5:45 PM, I was explained in English that I should ask about the car that was parked there. Honestly, I didn't understand what they were saying, but I somehow got the gist through gestures.
When I arrived at the designated spot around 5:30 PM with the rental car, the same car was parked there, and they were handing out wetsuits in the parking lot. You try it on right away, and if it doesn’t fit, you can exchange it. So, you need to wear your swimsuit before going. The parking lot at the harbor is small, so we barely managed to park, but those who couldn't park had to leave their cars at the edge of the road.
I was told to put on the wetsuit and wait on the boat. On the boat, you can have snacks and fruits, but honestly, while waiting for the sun to set, I felt seasick from the waves and couldn't enjoy it. They also serve cold juice if you ask. There was a restroom on the boat. I was told that warm drinks would be served last because it gets cold after you warm up and then enter the water.
To enter the water, I was instructed to hook a noodle (a float) around my ankle and enter horizontally. I only understood a little English, but by watching gestures and other guests, I managed to figure it out. We were the only Japanese people there.
When we finally turned on the lights and entered the sea, a manta ray swam right past me the moment I got in. You’re not supposed to touch the manta rays, but they were gracefully swimming close by, feeding on the surface. I was truly amazed to see them up close. In total, about five manta rays swam nearby. While I was watching one manta ray on my right, I almost collided with another one that approached from the left without me noticing. Watching the manta rays swim elegantly in front of me made me forget about my seasickness.
I was in the water for about 45 minutes, and I only missed seeing manta rays for about 5 minutes. However, it was late March, and it was incredibly cold; my hands were numb during the last 10 minutes. Just floating in the water made the cold and seasickness tough to handle. I was wearing a wetsuit over my rash guard and swimsuit leggings, so I only felt cold towards the end, but my husband was just in a swimsuit and a short-sleeved wetsuit, and he seemed to be shivering uncontrollably after just 10 minutes.
When the time was up, we got back on the boat and had some snacks and warm drinks. They served cocoa, but since I was feeling very seasick, I opted for warm green tea. Once I dried off on the boat, I felt much warmer and better. We returned the snorkels and wetsuits on the boat, and when we arrived at the harbor, we just dispersed.
I think if you come to the Big Island, you absolutely should go on this tour. I believe it’s fine even if you don’t speak English, but for those who are anxious, a Japanese tour might be more reassuring. We thought since we came all the way to Hawaii, we should sign up for this tour, and I’m glad we did.
As advice, it would be great to have a waterproof camera and an underwater flashlight.
ここで口コミを見て、予約しました。
シェラトンホテルに泊まっていました。そこから車で5分のショッピングセンターに寄ったお昼ごろに、お店に立ち寄りチェックインをしました。夕方5:45に指定の場所に来たら、この車が止まっているからたずねてね、というようなことを英語で説明されました。正直、何を話しているかわからなかったですが、何となく身振り手振りで伝わりました。
レンタカーで、指定の場所に5:30ごろに行くと、先ほどの車が止まっていて、ウェットスーツの貸し出しを駐車場で行っていました。すぐに着てみて、無理そうだったらサイズ交換といった感じですので、水着は着用してから行く必要があります。港の駐車場は狭いので、私たちはぎりぎり駐車できましたが、駐車できなかった人は、路上の端に駐車していました。
ウェットスーツを着て、船上で待つように言われました。船上では、スナック菓子やフルーツが食べられますが、正直、日が沈むまで待つ時間、波に揺られ酔ってしまい、それどころではありませんでした。つめたいジュースなども頼めば出してくれます。トイレも船の中にありました。
暖かい飲み物は、身体が温まってから水に入ると寒いから、最後に出されるといった説明がありました。
入り方は、ヌードルと言われるウキを足首にひっかけて、身体を水平にして入るようにと言われました。何となくしか英語がわかりませんでしたが、身振り手振りや、他のお客さんを見ているとわかります。日本人は私たちだけでした。
いざ、ライトをつけて海に入りました。入った瞬間から、目の前をマンタが通り過ぎました。マンタにさわってはいけませんが、本当にすれすれのところをくるくるとまわって餌を食べていました。こんなに間近で見られるなんて、本当に感動しました。
結局5匹ほどのマンタが近くで泳いでいました。右で泳いでいるマンタを見ていると、左から迫ってきたマンタに気づかず、思わずぶつかりそうになりました。目の前で優雅に泳ぐマンタたちを見ていると、船酔いも忘れてしまいました。
45分ほど入水していますが、マンタが見られなかった時間は5分ほどだけでした。ただ、3月下旬でしたが、ものすごく寒くて、最後の10分ほどは手がかじかんで、感覚がなくなっていました。
浮いているだけなので、寒さと船酔いはつらかったです。
ただ、私はラッシュガードと水着のレギンスの上からウェットスーツを着ていたからか、最後のほうだけ寒さがつらかったですが、旦那は水着にウェットスーツ(全て半そで半ズボン丈)だけだったので開始10分後から震えが止まらないようでした。
時間が来たので船に上がり、スナック菓子や暖かい飲み物をいただきました。ココアが配られましたが、私は船酔いがひどかったので暖かい緑茶をいただきました。船上で体を乾かすと、だいぶ温まり気分がよくなりました。船上でシュノーケルとウェットスーツを返し、港についたら、そのまま流れ解散です。
ハワイ島に来たら、絶対にこのツアーに行くべきだと思いました。英語ができなくても、問題ないと思いますが、不安な方は日本語のツアーの方が安心かなと思いました。わたしたちはせっかくハワイに来たのだから、と思いこのツアーに申し込みました。ここにしてよかったと思います。
アドバイスとしては、水の中でとれるカメラと水中の懐中電灯があるといいです。
マハロ(ありがとう)!あなたのマンタツアーのレビューに時間を割いていただき、感謝します。ご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。アロハ!
Mahalo for taking the time to review your manta tour and thank you for joining us.
Aloha!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: dunhill
The view was great, but there were no whales at the end of March. I heard that they have been decreasing recently. I received a voucher for my next visit, but it's only valid for 10 months, so I can't use it. It may not be anyone's fault, but I think it would be nice to have a little more traveler-friendly guarantees.
眺めは良かったのですが、3月末の時点でクジラはいませんでした。
最近は、減っているとの話もありました。
次回利用の券をもらいましたが、10ヶ月間のみ有効なので、使えませんね。。
誰の責任でもないかも知れませんが、もう少し、旅行者にやさしい保証があると良いと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy whale watching this time. We will share your comments regarding the boarding tickets internally and use them for future reference. 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。
今回は鯨の観測をお楽しみいただけなく、大変残念に思います。
最乗船券に付きましては、頂きましたコメントを社内で共有させて頂き、
今後の参考にさせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うござました。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
The crew was friendly. We saw whales nearly the whole time we were on board. The cocktails were tasty and the entertainment was great. We will do this again with our family. Next time, we will do the food option. The kids wanted to eat as soon as they brought out the food.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Afternoon Premier Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/07 |
Reviewed by: あこ(*^^*)
The price is high, but the satisfaction is also high, and I had a great time. The instructor spoke broken Japanese, but there were Japanese staff members who explained the flow until we got to the pool, so there were no problems at all. I was able to touch the dolphins more than I had imagined, and I think this is a rare experience. The only downside was that I had a long wait until the return time. Overall, it was a highly satisfying option!
値段は高いけど、満足感も高く、とても楽しめました。インストラクターの方はカタコトの日本語ですが、プールに行くまでは日本人スタッフで流れの説明もあり、全く問題ありませんでした。想像してたよりもイルカに触れて、こんな経験はなかなかできないと思います。
ただ一つ残念なのは帰りの時間まで長く持て余してしまいました。
トータルでは満足感の高いオプションでした!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定】イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィンスイム・アドベンチャー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Teddi
A Professional diver was assigned to each individual which was reassuring. A sea turtle was by us practically the whole time. Our diver caught an small octopus a let us touch it. The photos and video also was worth buying as many friends at work have enjoyed watching it and would like to try this someday!
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/09 |
Reviewed by: キキ☆
The weather on the day of the tour was great, and the cruise was very enjoyable as it didn't sway at all. We saw whales several times, and dolphins swam alongside the boat, creating wonderful memories. I thought the meal would be a light snack, but it was quite substantial and delicious.
ツアーの日はお天気もよく、クルーズ中も全く揺れなくてとても楽しいクルーズでした☆
クジラも何度も出てきてくれたり、イルカが船の隣りを一緒に並走してくれたり、とってもいい思い出になりました(*^^*)食事ももっと軽食かと思っていたら、ボリュームもあって、美味しかったです☆
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Kat
This was on my bucket list, and definitely worth the wait!!! If I ever get back to North Shore, I will definitely be doing this again!! The crew was awesome!! So friendly, and willing to help whether someone needed help or had a question. Mahalo!
We are delighted you enjoyed your tour! Thank you very much for your awesome review! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: ウオッカ
It was a wonderful experience to feel close to the dolphins! The park is not very large, and the exhibits are compact, making it easy to get around. The only downside was that there were a lot of flies in the dining area, which made it difficult to enjoy our meal leisurely, but considering it as part of nature, it was a good day overall.
イルカを間近に感じられる素晴らしい体験でした!
園内もそんなに広くなく、コンパクトに展示されており、移動も簡単でした。
食事スペースにハエが多く、あまり食事をゆっくり出来なかった点だけ残念でしたが、それも自然の一部と思えば、良い1日でした。
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| Packages: | 濡れずにイルカと触れ合える!ドルフィン・アロハ(2020年9月30日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/27 |
Reviewed by: かなこ
Snorkeling in the beautiful, sunny sea was a lot of fun. I was able to see three turtles, and both breakfast and lunch were delicious. Our Japanese guide, KANA, was very kind and made it a wonderful memory.
When we said goodbye on the boat, I regretted not being able to give a tip afterward. If I have the chance to meet her again next time, I would definitely like to express my gratitude.
晴れてきれいな海でのシュノーケリングはとても楽しかったです。カメも3匹も見れたし、朝食も昼食もおいしかったです。日本人ガイドのKANAさんもとても親切に案内してくださってとてもよい思い出になりました。
帰り船内でお別れしたのですが、そのあとチップをお渡しできなくて申し訳ないことをしたのが心残りでした。
次回もしお会い出来たら、ぜひお礼したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
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Aloha Popeye,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School! How did you find the classes with Teacher Dolphin and Professor Turtle? We are very happy to hear from your comments and photos that you enjoyed your time.
The staff and crew are looking forward to the day we can see you again.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha ポパイ様
この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
イルカ先生やカメ大教授の授業はいかがでしたでしょうか?
コメントやお写真からお楽しみ頂けた様子が伝わり大変嬉しく思っております。
またポパイ様にお会いできる日をスタッフ・クルー一同楽しみにしております。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス