Reviewed by: ハワイ島満喫おじさん
The sunset on the distant horizon viewed from the boat. Manta rays swimming right in front of me, gliding past my body multiple times. A kind guide and the boat captain. According to the guide, there were an unusually high number of manta rays this time. It was a wonderful experience.
ボートから眺める遥かな水平線上の夕日。体をかすめるように何度も目の前を泳ぐマンタ。やさしいガイドさんとボートの船長。ガイドさんの話によれば、今回は、滅多にないほどマンタが多かったとのこと。素晴らしい体験でした。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Mash
I was able to see the manta rays, and at the end, one got really close to me—it was amazing! The sunset was beautiful too! 😊
マンタちゃんと見れました、最後にすごく近づいてきて最高でした‼︎
sunsetも綺麗でした(^。^)
ALOHA! Dear Mash,
Thank you for participating in Manta University this time.
The beautiful sunset and manta rays!
As you commented, it was truly amazing, right?!
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office, SAKI
ALOHA ! Mashさま
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございます。
綺麗なサンセットとマンタ!
コメントいただいた通り最高ですよね〜!!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
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 SAKI
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/18 |
Reviewed by: まさぴょん
We are a couple who loves dolphins, so we were very excited. We also spotted a turtle first and were told by everyone, so the photographer Mike nicknamed us "Turtle No. 1!" (laughs) I definitely want everyone to experience this. Thank you for a fun day.
イルカが好きな夫婦なので大感激しました。
カメも最初に見つけてみなさんに教えられたので、カメラマンのマイクにも「カメNo.1!」とあだ名を付けられました。(笑)
是非、皆さんにも経験して欲しいですね。
楽しい一日をありがとう。
Dear Masapyon,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Junior High this time.
When you come to Hawaii next time, please visit Dolphin University and find the turtle first again to become "Turtle No. 1" at the university as well.
We look forward to your next visit.
まさぴょん様
この度はイルカ中学にご参加ありがとうございました。
是非次回ハワイに来られた際はイルカ大学にいらしていただいて、またカメを最初に見つけていただいて大学の方でも「カメNo.1」になりにいらしてくださいね。
またのお越しをお待ちしております。
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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: | 2017/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
The cheerful guide, who was a second-generation Japanese-American captain, mostly had foreign guests, but afterwards, he kindly interpreted for the Japanese customers, making it easy to understand. The boat was a yacht type, allowing us to fully enjoy the resort atmosphere. After seeing dolphins, I was delighted to spot sea turtles swimming at a depth of about 10 meters during snorkeling. There was not enough time during lunchtime, so a lot of food was left over, which felt wasteful. It's better to start eating right after snorkeling. I was shocked to find that other coupons offered the same tour at a lower price than what I had booked, but the tour itself was very good, so I highly recommend it!
日系2世の船長さんの陽気なガイドで、お客さんはほとんど外国人の方でしたが、そのあと日本人客向けに丁寧に通訳してくださり、よくわかりました。
船もヨットタイプでリゾート気分満喫。
イルカを見たあと、シュノーケリング場所では水深10メートル程のところに海亀も泳いでいるのが見えて嬉しかったです。
ランチタイムは時間が少ないので沢山食べ物が余ってしまって勿体なかったです。シュノーケリングが終わったらすぐに食べはじめたほうがいいです。
他のクーポンで同じ内容のツアーが自分が予約したものより安くなっててショックを受けましたが、ツアー自体はとても良かったのでお勧めです❗
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Jeff and Carol Keim
The crew was amazing and fun. They were very knowledgeable of the island and surrounding area. We had an amazing time snorkeling and the crew made us feel very comfortable and at easy in the water. It seems as if we were also eating during the cruise before, between and after snorkeling at the two spots chosen for the morning cruise. The end of the cruise was awesome because the captain and crew raised the sails and we sailed back to harbor by the wind. It was amazing watching the crew work at raising the sails. What a great experience for anyone and everyone of all ages.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: どんちゃん
It seems that it's quite rare, but around 100 dolphins came to visit us. Additionally, three sea turtles also came to see us, and we were able to see one right in front of us. Meeting the dolphins and sea turtles was a wonderful part of the tour, but the crew members were also very enjoyable to be with. We took many photos, which became great memories. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate once more.
滅多にないことらしいのですが、100頭ほどのイルカ先生が我々のところに会いに来てくれました。また、ウミガメ教授も3頭会いに来てくれ、1頭は目の前で見ることができました。イルカ先生、ウミガメ教授に出会えたこともツアーに参加してよかったことですが、クルーの人たちが非常によく楽しく過ごすことができました。また、多くの写真を撮っていただき、良い記念となりました。ハワイに行く機会があったらまた参加したいと思います。
Aloha, Don-chan!
Thank you for participating in the dolphin middle school tour. It's a rare occasion to have 100 dolphin teachers come to meet you, so I believe you were very lucky and that your desire to meet them was conveyed (≧∇≦).
We are all very happy that you were able to experience something you can't have in Japan. We also have manta tours on the Big Island, so we look forward to your next visit.
Dolphin Office
Yu
Aloha!! どんちゃん様
この度はイルカ中学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
100頭のイルカ先生が会いに来てくれる日は、1年あっても中々ない日ですので
非常にラッキーでどんちゃんさんの会いたい想いが通じたのだと思います(≧∇≦)
日本では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。
ハワイ島ではマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
イルカオフィス
Yu
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: おやじ
We participated as a family of four. Our younger child, who is six years old, was scared to get into the cage, so they watched from the boat while the other three of us went into the cage. After about 30 minutes of heading out to sea, we arrived at the point and split into two groups to take turns entering the cage, which was slightly away from the boat. There were really a lot of sharks swimming quietly around the cage. It was very exciting, but the boat was really rocking! During the trip to the point, while we were in the cage, and even while the other group was in the cage, we were constantly battling seasickness. We drove to the location in a rental car, and since I was the driver, I couldn't take any motion sickness medication (because it makes me sleepy all day), so I just stared at the distant land from the boat to get through it. One of the other participants ended up vomiting, but most of them were fine and enjoyed taking lots of pictures and spotting sharks from the boat. So, for those who get motion sickness, be careful! But I’m glad I participated because I got to see the sharks up close.
家族4人で参加しました。下の子が6歳でケージに入るのは怖いと言うのでボートから見学、ほかの3人でケージに入りました。30分程沖へ進みポイントに着くと2グループに分かれて順番にケージへ入りボートから少し離されます。サメは本当に沢山います、静かにケージの周りを泳いでいます。大興奮ですが揺れがすごいです!ポイントまでの移動中も、ケージに入っている間も、もうひとグループがケージに入っている間のボートも、ずっと船酔いとの戦いでした。私達はレンタカーで現地集合、私は運転手だった為、酔い止めの薬も飲めず(飲むと1日中眠たくなってしまうので)ボートではひたすら遠くの陸を眺めてなんとかやり過ごしました。他の参加者の方々は吐いていた人が1人、大半は酔わずに沢山写真を撮ったりボートからサメを見つけたり楽しんでいました。という事で乗り物酔いする方は要注意!でもサメが間近に見られて参加して良かったと思います。
Thank you!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 船の上から鑑賞!ボートプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: John
Took my wife on this tour. We loved it. Awesome, knowledgeable staff. Got to experience sea life in clear water, right off Waikiki, followed by an awesome sail on the catamaran, which we didn't expect. We thought it was just to see the turtles - so for us, the sailing was an awesome bonus. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: たろう
I went to Manta University. The staff were friendly and kind, and I was able to participate in a relaxed manner. I saw several mantas, and they swam right by me multiple times, which was incredibly impressive! I'm glad I participated.
マンタ大学に行きました。
スタッフさんはフレンドリーで親切で、リラックスして参加できました。
マンタも何匹も見れて、しかも間近を何度も通っていって、すごい迫力でした!
参加して良かったです。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Manta University! We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with Manta and our staff. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はマンタ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! 素敵なお時間をマンタや弊社スタッフと共にお過ごしいただけたようで幸いです。 またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/12 |
Reviewed by: たろう
Molokini Island had an incredible level of clarity, and snorkeling there was truly enjoyable. I was able to see the fish beautifully. At the second spot, I was able to watch swimming sea turtles up close. I was very satisfied.
モロキニ島は想像以上の透明度で、シュノーケルして本当に気持ち良かったです。魚も綺麗に見れました。
二つ目のスポットでは、泳いでいるウミガメをゆっくり見ることができました。
大満足でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: cwj
We loved seeing all the sea turtles! It was nice to have the flotation devices and the anti fog spray for the masks. The crew was amazing and so much fun! Thank you!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/10 |
Reviewed by: ケーシー
We participated as a family of four. I joined 20 years ago and saw sea turtles and beautiful fish in their natural environment, so I wanted to show my children. However, the biggest point is that I didn't realize, since I didn't have kids last time, that the transfer boat to the submarine caused quite a bit of seasickness. It wasn't just us; many other participants were affected, and some adults were even down for the count. While the waves were a bit rough, the real issue seemed to be that we had to wait for about 15 minutes on a rocking boat while picking up people who had been on the submarine. The submarine itself doesn't rock at all.
The guide suggested taking motion sickness medication, but that doesn't help once you're on board. I think it would be better to clearly state in advance that "motion sickness medication is essential" for those who are prone to it. However, they might avoid mentioning this beforehand to maintain a good image.
Additionally, due to the deterioration of the natural environment in recent years, the beautiful coral reefs that were present 20 years ago have significantly decreased, and sea turtles are now rarely seen. The water is often murky (this is all based on what the guide said, so it's not just my impression). It seems that the views may not meet expectations anymore (this is my interpretation).
This tour has been popular for many years, but it might be reaching a transitional period. However, the staff and guides were very friendly.
One more point: when I made the reservation through Veltra, the voucher I received stated "this is not required to bring," but during the boarding process, they asked for proof of the reservation. I was glad I had printed it out just in case.
家族4人で参加しました。私は20年前に参加し、ウミガメや美しい魚が自然の環境で見られたので、子供たちにも見せようと思って参加したのですが・・。
まず最大のポイントは、前回は子供がいなかったので分からなかったのですが、潜水艦乗船までの間の乗り継ぎの船で、かなり船酔いしてしまうということ。我が家だけでなく、他の参加者にもかなり見られたし、中には大人でダウンしている人もいました。確かに少し波は粗いのですが、プレミアムと一般のツアーの乗船場所を回って行く点と、前の回に潜水艦に乗っていた人を帰りのためにピックアップするので、その間15分くらい、揺れる船の上で静止したまま待たないといけないのが辛かったようです。潜水艦自体は全く揺れません。
ガイドの人は酔い止めの薬を飲むよう呼びかけてはいますが、乗船後では何の役にも立ちません。船に弱い人のために、もっと強く事前に「酔い止め必携」を明記した方がいいと思います。ただこれを事前に出すとイメージが悪いので出さないのかもしれないですが・・・。
あと、近年は自然環境の悪化で、20年前はキレイだったサンゴ礁がかなり減り、またウミガメも減ってめったに見られなくなっている上に、海水が濁ることも多い(これらはすべてガイドさんが言っていたことなので、私の印象や創作ではありません)そうで、期待通りの眺望が得られなくなっていることも多いようです(ここは私の解釈)。
長年人気のツアーですが、そろそろ過渡期を迎えているのかもしれないですね。ただ、スタッフ、ガイドさんはとてもフレンドリーでした。
もう1点、ヴェルトラさんで予約をした際に返信されたきたバウチャーには「これは持参不要」とありましたが、乗船手続きの際には予約を取った証拠の提出を求められました。念のためプリントアウトしたものを持っていっておいてよかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in the Atlantis Submarine Tour.
I understand that you were hoping for your child to have the same experience, and it must have been disappointing that the views and services did not meet your expectations.
Regarding the boat transfer to the submarine that you mentioned, you are correct that it takes about 15 minutes, and I apologize for not providing this information on the tour page. To prevent similar inconveniences, we have promptly updated the tour page. We have also included information about seasickness on the voucher, so I would appreciate it if you could check that in advance.
As for the voucher, some guests do bring it with them, so we confirm it on the day of the tour, but please rest assured that you can participate by simply confirming the name used for the booking and the number of participants.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
アトランティス潜水艦ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
この度は、お子様にも同じ体験をしてほしいという想いの元、お申し込みされたにも関わらず、ご期待に叶った眺望やサービスではなかったために、残念なお気持ちだったかと察します。
ご指摘いただいております潜水艦へ乗り継ぐための船につきましては、おっしゃる通り15分ほど乗船していただいておりますが、 ツアーペー上ではご案内しておらず申し訳ございませんでした。
同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、早速ツアーページを更新させていただきました。
船酔いに関するご案内は、バウチャー上に明記させていただいておりますので、事前にご確認いただけましたら幸いです。
バウチャーにつきましては、持参されている方もいるため、当日確認させていただておりますが、お申込み名と参加人数の確認のみでもご参加いただけますのでご安心ください。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ムトヤン
The hotel transfer and the captain's Japanese were a bit uncertain, but there aren't any complicated procedures, so you can rest assured. This person, despite their shaky Japanese, occasionally throws in jokes, which can make understanding a bit tricky (laughs).
On the day of the trip, it was quite windy, and my entire family got seasick. They asked us to please vomit at the back of the boat.
The underwater scooter is always held by a diver at the back, so it's reassuring. The first four people won't get wet above the face while riding the bike, but you will definitely get wet when getting off.
The underwater scenery is quite beautiful and full of fish. You can get bread to put in the net, and when you do, the fish come rushing over. A turtle was swimming nearby too!
Snacks were all-you-can-eat, but a South American family was stuffing their bags with them.
After the underwater bike ride, I didn't have the energy to enjoy snorkeling and was completely exhausted on the deck... I was thinking, "Please get me back to land quickly." Everyone else seemed to be having fun... how nice!
They take photos and videos underwater, and you can check them on a computer when you return to the office. If you like them, you can purchase the photos and videos for US$75 in an upload site format. They are very well taken, so I think it's worth buying. You can pay in cash on the spot or wait to pay at the hotel after the transfer.
The staff had slightly fewer smiles, which made me a bit anxious, but I felt they were doing their best while considering safety.
ホテル送迎&船長の方の日本語が微妙で不安でしたが実際にはそんなに難しい手順は無いのでご安心ください。
この方、日本語微妙なくせにたまにジョーク入れるので理解を難しくさせてくれます(笑)
当日はかなり風が強くて我が家族は全員船酔いになりました。吐く方は船の後方でお願いします。
とのことです。
水中スクータは常にダイバーの方が後方で掴んでいてくれるので安心です。
最初の4名までバイク搭乗時に顔から上が濡れませんが、下車時に必ず濡れます。
水中はかなり綺麗で魚だらけです。網に入ったパンをもらえるのでてでモフモフすると魚たちがワーっと寄ってきます。カメさんも近くを泳いでいました!
スナックは食べ放題でしたが、南米系(?)の家族がドンドン自分のBAGに詰め込んでました。
水中バイク後のシュノーケリングを楽しむ余裕はなく、甲板でグッタリしてました。。。
は、早く陸地に返して〜という思いでした。
皆さんは楽しいでらっしゃいました。。。いいなー
水中で写真や動画を撮影してくれているのでオフィスに戻ってパソコンで確認させてくれます。
気に入ったらUS$75で写真も動画もアップロードサイト形式にて購入できます。
非常によく撮れているので購入した方が良いと思います。
代金はキャッシュでその場で支払うか、送迎後にホテルで待っててもらって支払うこともできます。
スタッフの方々はすこーし笑顔が少ないので不安になりますが、皆さんなりに安全面も考慮して一生懸命やられていると感じましたよ。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Emese
Highly recommend it to any age saw 3-4 sharks probably 10-12 ft each. They are amazing creatures! Mac and Max were very helpful and funny!
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/14 |
Reviewed by: moon
The crew was kind and cheerful while working, which made for a pleasant experience. I was able to see a dolphin for a little while, and I also saw a sea turtle. It was tough because the snorkeling mask didn't fit well, and seawater kept getting in. That didn't happen during a different activity the day before. Also, no one received an eco bag.
クルーが優しく楽しげに仕事をしていて
気持ちよく楽しめました。
イルカは少しだけ見れたし、海亀も見れ
ました。
シュノーケリングのマスクが合わないのか
海水が入ってきてしんどかった。
前日の別のアクティビティではそんなこと
がなかったのに。
あと、誰もエコbagもらえませんでした。
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン(~10/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ぽてとん
It seems like it was a very lucky day, as we encountered a pod of dolphins right after departing. We were thrilled to see them jumping on the surface and swimming right below us while we were snorkeling! Since we encountered them early, we had plenty of time with the dolphins. When we moved to another snorkeling spot, we quickly discovered a sea turtle! It came so close that we felt like we could touch it, but there was a rule against touching, so we even yielded the way. The optional photo data sale was $50 for download and $55 for a USB, if I remember correctly. Payment by credit card was possible on the day or during our stay. While the price wasn't cheap, the quality of the hundreds of photos taken by the professional photographer was really high, capturing moments from boarding and the underwater scenery, so it was definitely worth purchasing! It was also fun that the guide and the staff were high-energy and entertaining!
とても運の良い日だったようで、出港してすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇しました。海面でジャンプする姿も、シュノーケリングしている私たちの真下を泳ぐ姿も見ることができて大興奮! 早めに遭遇できたためか、イルカとの時間はたっぷりありました。さらに別のシュノーケリングスポットへと場所を変えたら、これまたすぐに海亀を発見!触れてしまいそうなくらい近くまで来てくれて、でも触ってはいけないルールなので、こちらが道(?)を譲ったほどでした。オプションの写真データ販売は、ダウンロードが$50、USB渡しが$55だったかな? 当日または現地滞在中のクレジットカード払いが可能でした。値段を聞くと安くはありませんが、プロのカメラマンさんが何百枚も撮ってくれた写真は本当にクオリティが高く、乗船時の様子や海中での景色など、本当にたくさんあったので購入して正解でしたよ! ガイドさんを始め、スタッフの方々がハイテンションでおもしろかったのも楽しかったです!!
Aloha!! Poteton,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School Tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. It’s wonderful to hear that you have beautiful photos and memories from your trip.
We also have manta tours available on the Big Island, so we look forward to your next visit. Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! ぽてとん様
この度はイルカ中学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。
お写真も素敵な旅も思い出にして頂けたようで、本当によかったです。
ハワイ島にはマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのお越しを心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Masa
We participated as a couple.
We had visited Maui several times, but we had never had the opportunity to go to Molokini Island, so we were able to enjoy snorkeling this time.
The boat had free drinks and a restroom, which made it comfortable for us.
The Japanese guide also did a great job supporting us. Thank you very much.
We were lucky enough to see both turtles and dolphins, making it a satisfying tour.
夫婦で参加しました
マウイ島は、何度か訪れていましたが
モロキニ島へは行く機会が無く、今回楽しくシュノーケリングを楽しむことが出来ました
船は、ドリンクがフリーで、トイレも有り私たちには、快適でした
日本語ガイドの方も、一生懸命フォロー頂きました。
ありがとうございました。
運良くカメもイルカも見ることが出来、満足なツアーでした
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Darren
Had a great time! However, they did not provide fins. That would have made it slightly easier to snorkel. But other than that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff was great.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/11 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII
An 8-year-old was able to handle everything, including the foot push. It was fun.
Note: You can't use a credit card unless you have a photo ID or a passport with you.
8歳児でもフットプッシュ他、すべてこなせました。
楽しかったです。
注意:クレジットカードは写真付きでないとパスポート携帯してないと使えませんよ。
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| Packages: | 2頭のイルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・ロイヤルスイム |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
Reviewed by: ほーちゃん
Since my child turned 10, we decided to try the underwater scooter that we couldn't do last year! We read plenty of experiences beforehand, and we were prepared with motion sickness medication and cold weather gear! Although there were no Japanese-speaking staff, the person who welcomed us and took photos was very polite. The other staff members were also attentive, and honestly, it was the best experience I've had among various tours.
Before boarding the boat, we received instructions on how to use the scooter and signed some documents. We were supposed to watch a video, but it seemed to be skipped due to a late-arriving group. The boat could hold about 25 people and did not have a restroom.
Once we arrived at the spot, we quickly spotted sea turtles swimming around!
We experienced the underwater scooter in pairs, then groups of three, and finally four. Since there were three of us, we were in the middle group. We were told we could snorkel freely while waiting, but we decided to wait on the boat until after our turn with the underwater scooter.
The boat rocked quite a bit. It would have been tough without taking motion sickness medication (laughs).
For the underwater scooter, we started with two scooters, going one by one, creating a time gap. When it was our turn, we had three scooters, and I went down first, followed by my child and then my husband. When my child came up, they took a photo of the two of them, and after my husband joined, they took photos and videos of the three of us. After I came up first, they also took pictures of my child and husband. They even used my handheld camera to take some shots!
Underwater, it was as beautiful as I imagined. The round helmet created a strange view, but various fish gathered around the food, allowing us to enjoy watching them up close, while sea turtles swam above us in a mystical world. The 20 minutes flew by. Snorkeling was also fun, as we spotted sea turtles!
When getting on and off the scooter, you have to dive into the sea, so your face gets wet! Also, the staff gives instructions on how to operate the scooter, so it's manageable even for children.
After everyone finished, we returned to the building where we received the initial briefing to check the photos and videos by group. If we liked them, we could proceed to purchase. We could choose either just photos or a set of photos and videos, with prices varying by the number of people. We got the set for $60. Later, a URL was sent to my email for downloading. They advised downloading on a computer since the data size was large.
On the way back, we were exhausted and fell into a deep sleep (laughs).
Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful time! It was enjoyable, but the waiting times were a bit tough, so I’m giving it one star less.
子供が10歳になったので去年出来なかった水中スクーターに挑戦!
事前に体験談をしっかり読み、酔い止めヨシ!寒さ対策ヨシ!
日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでしたが、お迎え+写真撮影のお兄さんは、とても丁寧に対応してくれました。他のスタッフさんもキチンと対応してくれ、今まで色々なツアーに参加しましたが、正直、一番感じが良かったです。
船に乗る前にスクーターの乗り方の説明と書類に署名をしました。
ホントはビデオも見るようですが、遅れてきたグループがいたため省略したようです。
船はトイレなしの25人くらい乗れる船でした。
ポイントに到着すると、早くも海亀さんを発見!2、3匹泳いでました。
水中スクーターは2人組→3人組→4人組の順で体験しました。
うちは3人でしたので、真ん中くらい。
待ち時間は、自由にシュノーケルをしていいよ!と言われましたが、水中スクーターをやってからにしようと船で待つことにしました。
船はかなり揺れます。酔い止めを飲んでなかったらヤバかったかも(笑)。
水中スクーターは最初は2台で、1台ずつ潜っていくので時差ができ、上がって来たら次の人…という感じでした。
うちの順番のときに3台になり、私、子供、旦那の順に潜りました。
子供が潜って来たときに、ふたりの写真を撮ってくれ、旦那が合流して3人の写真や動画を撮り、先に私が上がった後、子供と旦那の写真も撮ってくれました。
あと、手持ちのカメラでも撮ってくれました!
水中は、想像通り綺麗でした。被るやつが丸いので不思議な見え方になりますが、
餌に色々なお魚が集まって来て、目の前でお魚を鑑賞し、頭上を海亀さんが泳いでいる神秘的な世界です。あっという間の20分間でした。
シュノーケルも海亀さんを見かけたり、楽しかったです。
水中スクーターは乗るときと降りるときに海に潜って頭を出し入れするので、顔が濡れます!あと、スクーターの操作は、スタッフさんが指示してくれるので子供でも大丈夫です。
全員終了後、最初に説明を受けた建物に戻り、写真と動画をグループごとに確認して、気に入ったら購入手続きへ。写真のみか写真と動画のどちらか選べ、人数によって値段が異なりました。うちは、写真と動画のセットで$60でした。
後日メールアドレスにURLが送られてきて、ダウンロードするやり方です。
データが大きいのでパソコンでダウンロードしてくれ!と言われました。
帰りの車では疲れて爆睡(笑)。
スタッフの皆様、楽しい時間をありがとうございました!
楽しかったのですが、待ち時間の波がきつかったので星マイナス1で。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Sheena
Loved the view we had as the captain brought us closer to Diamondhead! Got to see honus and had tons of fun! Definitely recommend! :)
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| Packages: | Now Available! Early Morning Wildlife Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Koji
It was as good as I expected. The waves and wind were calm on the day, but there were a few people who got seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must. For lunch, it was not BBQ but a cheese bar. (The bread had taro in it.)
予想していたぐらいの良さです。当日は波も風も穏やかでしたが、船で寄っている人が何人かいたので、酔い止めは必需品です。お昼はBBQではなくチーズバーがです。(パンはタロイモが入っていた)
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
Reviewed by: さくらちゃん
I had missed the chance to see manta rays in Palau and Ishigaki Island, so I joined the tour with the hope that this time I wouldn't miss out. My family was actually quite skeptical, thinking it might be impossible. However, I’m really glad I went! On that day, three manta rays came to us, and they turned around multiple times, which was just amazing! This was the best memory from my experience on the Big Island. I hope everyone can have a wonderful experience at Manta University as well. If I have the opportunity to go back to the Big Island, I would love to participate again.
これまでにパラオ、石垣島でマンタに出会うチャンスをのがしていたので、今度こそとの思いでツアーに参加しました。家族はもう無理じゃない?と実のところ後ろ向きでした。しかし、行ってみて本当に良かったです。この日は3枚のマンタが来てくれて、なんどもターンしてくれてもう大感激でした!!今回のハワイ島での体験の中で一番の思い出です。ぜひみなさんもマンタ大学で素晴らしい体験をしてほしいです。またハワイ島にいく機会があれば、もう一度参加したいです。
Aloha!! Sakura-chan
Thank you for participating in our Manta Tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something you can't easily find in Japan. Also, when you come to Oahu again, we have tours for Dolphin Middle School and University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! さくらちゃん
この度は弊社マンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
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。
また、オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学のツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Kellie
We had a great time snorkeling and seeing all of the sea life! Thank you for a wonderful trip!
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Lunch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/12 |
Reviewed by: オカケン
The weather was a bit cloudy, but the comfortable climate typical of Maui remained unchanged. It's been two and a half years since then, but I still remember it vividly. I saw whales in the distance doing flips. Capturing the perfect shot is incredibly difficult, but next time I want to bring a good camera instead of just my smartphone!
天気は少し曇り気味でしたが、マウイらしい快適な気候は変わりませんでした。
あれから2年半経っての投稿になりましたが、今でも鮮明に覚えています。
クジラが遠くに見えて宙返りをしてくれました。
シャッターチャンスがものすごく難しいですが、次回はスマホではなくいいカメラを持っていきたいですね!
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| Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: こーじ
We gathered and departed before 6 AM, and the early start was a bit tough. Shortly after setting sail, we spotted a pod of dolphins and began snorkeling. Due to the busy season, there were many participants, and I was the last to enter the water, so I couldn't see any dolphins. Those who went in first were able to see dolphins swimming right in front of them. It seems that to see the moving dolphins, you really need to go early.
After that, we moved to see turtles, as there are rocky areas where they reside. As expected, since they live among the rocks, we were able to see three turtles swimming slowly around the area. One of them came up right in front of me, probably for air, which was surprising. It was within reach. This was great and I think it became a wonderful memory.
朝の6時前に集合して出発、早いのが少し辛い。
出港早々、イルカの群れを発見しシュノーケル開始。
繁忙期の為、参加者が多く、私は最後に海に入るもイルカは見られず。先頭で入った方々は目の前を泳ぐイルカを見れたとの事。やはり移動して行くイルカを見るには早めに行かないと厳しいみたい。
その後はカメを見に移動、こちらはカメが住み着いている岩場があるという事。流石に岩場に住み着いているという事なので、カメが3頭ゆっくりと岩の周りが泳いでいるのが見れました。
その内の1頭が息継ぎの為か目の前まで上がって来てビックリ。もう手の届く距離でした。
これは良いけど想い出になったと思います。
ALOHA! Koji,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University this time. Swimming with wild dolphins can be challenging, but it seems you were able to swim very closely with the turtles that swim slowly♪
Please do join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office, Saki
ALOHA ! こーじ様
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。
野生のイルカと泳ぐことは難しいですが、ゆっくりと泳いでくれるカメとはとても近くで泳いで頂いたようですね♪
また、ハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
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 SAKI
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2017年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Lisa Leon
This was the best idea we had to add to our Hawaiian vacation. I felt very lucky that my family of 3 had a private tour via the ocean from a native. Chris was AWESOME. Super nice. Shared a lot of Hawaiian culture with us. That alone was great but it was even better to get our lesson on sea while looking back at the island. Totally totally worth it. I've already told all our friends to do this. Thank you Chris.
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| Packages: | 45-min Hawaiian Canoe Surf Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/08 |
Reviewed by: John
The highlight of our trip. The crew was amazing! The scooters and all the fish were amazing. Humming around the ocean with the family... once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks everyone!
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| Packages: | Summer Special! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/10 |
Reviewed by: 30代カップル
I was able to interact directly with dolphins, and it was truly healing for my heart! It felt like the dolphins helped me treat my daily stress and worries. (o^^o)
直にイルカと触れ合い心が癒されました!
日頃のストレスや悩みをイルカに治療してもらえた感じでした(o^^o)
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィンスイム・アドベンチャー(~2019年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Crystal
It has been number 1 on my bucket list to swim with sharks. I wasn't afraid and in fact first in the water. There were so many sharks and they were so passive and beautiful. I found that the bad reputation sharks had is totally misjudged. I can't wait to do it again. Best experience ever . Forget your fear and do this. Guys were amazing and learned a lot on the boat ride to the spot.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/21 |
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ALOHA! Mr. Enjoying Hawaii Island,
Thank you for participating in Manta University. The sunset viewed from the boat is exceptional! It seems you were able to encounter many mantas as well! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time as your name suggests.
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! ハワイ島満喫おじさん様
この度はマンタ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
船から眺める夕日は格別!そしてたくさんのマンタにも出会えたようで!
お名前の通りに満喫していただけて嬉しく思います。
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
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