Reviewed by: CC Holland
We had a fabulous time on our snorkel sail. Loved the convenience of being able to walk to the boat launch, and the crew (including check-in personnel) were warm and welcoming. We were elated and surprised to be greeted by a pod of spinner dolphin as we sailed out off of Waikiki -- an unusual sight! -- and my kids were thrilled to watch them racing the boat. The snorkeling itself was great...not a ton of different types of fish, but we saw a half-dozen sea turtles and a couple of eels (COMPLETELY worth the trip). Our guides even found a small octopus for us to ogle!
Free snacks (chips) are provided, and water, beer, soda, and cocktails are available to purchase. They snorkel and mask they provided us were good quality with no issues. (No fins though, so if you have your own set you might want to bring them.) Highly recommended! We will be repeating the experience the next time we are on Oahu.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Maya
We went for a premium tour with a large submarine (65 seats). The windows are large but tinted and the view is therefore less clear. Aided by loads of sand that cannot settle by so many submarines' tours during each day, the visibility is really low. The tour includes views of two ship racks and some airplane racks that turned artificial coral reefs. All of this is on a sandy bottom and there is no fish in between the racks. So overall, very little is seen really on those tours. I fully support the decision not to disturb the natural reefs and fish habitats but I think that the tour is overpriced for what one can see on this tour.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Debra Cooper
This activity was okay. It was hard to see the dolphins when they did swim near us underwater because we had to wear life vests which kept us at the surface. The snorkeling in this side of the island(at least the part we were taken to)is not as good as other parts. The crew was nice and the food at the restaurant was good. I was not happy that one of our fellow passengers took one of our beach towels. They belonged to the condo we were staying in and I had to replace it.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Theresa
The glass bottom boat was a great experience that didnt break the bank. The tour guides were friendly, casual, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended for a chill day out on the water.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Early Morning Wildlife Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
We never found any dolphins, so we just snorkeled in the exact same location twice.
We were also required to wear life vests, which is unusual compared to most other excursions we've been on.
Ate lunch at 3:00 and off the boat.
Not the "speed raft" adrenaline adventure we were hoping for.
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Bridgette
We had great time with our kids!!
Awesome! We have met sea turtles and my kids and nephews enjoyed very much.
And we had dancers and danced with a crew. lol
Thanks!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Nat
We liked that our guide taught us how to "encourage" the mantas by singing to them. We had a blast :)
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Lynnette McAlvain
My son and his friends said this was one of their highlights, only second to renting scooters but they are just 21:). Thanks for making their time memorable!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/29 |
Reviewed by: ぶーおく
We participated in creating family memories for my daughter's 10th birthday present. The morning pickup point was somewhat scattered, and our house was about a 7 to 10-minute walk away. The bus was comfortable, and the explanations from the Japanese instructor were very easy to understand, which was great. There were 45 participants that day, and since it was during summer vacation, there were 12 children under 12 years old.
When we arrived at the port, we quickly spotted dolphins on the stable Tamakalan boat, but perhaps because of the large size of the boat, we couldn't get close to the dolphins. Maybe the smaller Dolphin Junior boat is more maneuverable? We tried to enter the water ahead of the direction the dolphins were swimming, but since 45 people splashed in at once, the dolphins swam away, and we desperately swam towards them. During the first entry, I was able to catch a glimpse of them by closely following the instructor, but it was only for about 10 seconds. That day, instead of the usual two entries, we made three, but in the end, my daughter and husband couldn't see any dolphins... It turned into a disappointing memory.
However, the accompanying photographer was very cheerful and lively, which made it a lot of fun, but the photos he took cost $60 per group. We ended up spending quite a bit. Because we made three entries, we didn't have time for snorkeling, and we couldn't do any marine activities. I think our satisfaction would have been much higher if we had encountered the dolphins, so it's very disappointing.
For our family of four, including the photo costs, it came to 60,000 yen. I was aware that there was a possibility of not seeing them since they are wild animals, but it was very disappointing that we couldn't see them in the water even though we could confirm they were so close.
娘の10歳お誕生日プレゼントとして家族の思い出作りに参加しました。
朝のピックアップポイントはざっくりと分かれており、我が家は徒歩7〜10分歩いたところでした。バスは快適で、日本人インストラクターの方の説明がとてもわかりやすくてよかったです。この日は45名の参加があり、夏休み中ということもあり12歳以下の子供が12人参加。
港に着くと、揺れの少ないタマカランボートに乗ってイルカはすぐに見つかりましたが、大きいボートのせいかなかなかイルカに近づけず。イルカ中学のボートのほうが小回りが利くのでしょうか?イルカが泳いでくる方向に先回りしてエントリーしましたが、45人がバシャバシャ飛び込んだせいか、イルカが離れていってしまい、イルカのほうまで必死に泳ぎました。1回目のエントリーではインストラクターの後をすぐについていったのでちらっと見ることができましたが10秒程度。この日、通常2回のところ、3回エントリーしましたが、結局、娘と夫はイルカを見ることができず。。。しょっぱい思い出作りになりました。
ただ同行していたカメラマンの方がとても陽気で盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しかったのですが、撮ってくれた写真は1グループ60$。すっかり散財してしまいました。
3回エントリーしたことで、スノーケリングの時間もなくなり、マリンアクティビティもできずじまい。イルカと遭遇できていたら満足度が高かったと思うのですが、とても残念です。
家族4人で写真代をいれて6万円。自然のものなので会えない可能性があるのは承知の上でしたが、すぐそばに確認できたのに海の中で見られなかったことがとても残念でした。
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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!<07:30/11:00出港プラン> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/27 |
Reviewed by: まなみ
The instructor's enthusiasm to show everyone the dolphins was incredible, and they extended the time to chase the dolphins, allowing us to see them multiple times. The most touching moment was when three dolphins swam right beneath us! ♪ Because of the extension, the snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) we had planned later were combined into one activity, so my husband chose SUP while I chose snorkeling. I was able to enjoy cheering for my husband on the surface while snorkeling. Since these are wild dolphins, we can't always swim with them, but it was a thoroughly enjoyable tour.^^
参加者のみんなにイルカを見せようというインストラクターさんの熱意がすごくて、イルカを追う時間を延長して何度も見せてくれました。
丁度自分たちの真下を3匹のイルカが泳いで行った時が一番近くて感動しました♪
その延長のために、後に計画していたシュノーケリングとサップの時間が一緒になり、どちらかひとつの参加となりましたが、夫はサップを、私はシュノーケリングを選び、シュノーケリングの傍らサップしてる夫を水面から応援して楽しむことが出来ました。
野生のイルカなので、常に一緒に泳げるわけではありませんが、十分に楽しいツアーでした。^^
Aloha!! Manami,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy to hear that you had an experience that is hard to come by in Japan and that it has become one of your wonderful memories in Hawaii. When you visit Hawaii again, we also have manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! まなみ様
この度は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、ハワイでの素敵な思い出の一つとなったようでスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ハワイ島で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: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額!<07:30/11:00出港プラン> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/28 |
Reviewed by: S.S.
This is definitely a must-have experience and believe me, you won't regret. You don't have to know how to swim, by the way.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: まりえ
My first trip to Hawaii. And it was a solo journey. I was able to swim together during two out of three dives! After that, I enjoyed marine sports and went snorkeling again. I wish I had taken motion sickness medication. The staff were bright, reliable, and made me feel safe!
初のハワイ。そして一人旅。3回のダイブで2回一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました‼︎その後はマリンスポーツで楽しんだりまたシュノーケリングしたりと満喫できます。酔い止め飲んでいれば良かったです。スタッフの皆さん明るく頼もしく安心でした‼︎
ALOHA! Marie,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. It was such a lucky day to swim with the dolphin instructors twice! Please join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! まりえさま
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。
2回もイルカ先生おと一緒に泳ぐことができたなんて、とってもラッキーな日でしたね♪
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
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/06 |
Reviewed by: ♡あきひめ♡
This was my first girls' trip to Hawaii. I had to contact them before the day of the tour after arriving, but I overlooked it and realized it just before the pickup time on the day itself. I was very anxious, but when they came to pick me up, I was so happy and relieved.
Finally, we got on the bus and set off! The guide's enthusiasm in Japanese was at its peak! They talked the whole way, and their passion really came through, as well as their earnest desire for us participants to enjoy ourselves. Above all, their love for the dolphins was incredibly evident, and I learned the importance of connecting with them. I also learned a lot about Hawaii, which was very educational. I felt intuitively that choosing Dolphin School was the right decision, especially considering how hard they worked from early in the morning. I didn't think it was noisy at all (laughs). Please keep it up!
And then, into the ocean we went!! It was so moving and thrilling!! I got to meet so many dolphins♡ Thanks to everyone's hard work, I created such wonderful memories. Thank you.
I want to remember the importance of connecting with dolphins and the feeling that we humans are allowed to enter the living spaces of many sea creatures, starting with the dolphins.
I was also very happy to meet many turtles. The final hula was fun too♪
When I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely rely on you all. I received so much happiness with smiles all around♡♡ Thank you so much, everyone♡♡
初ハワイ女子旅でした。
現地に着いてから、ツアー参加の前日までに連絡をしないといけなかったのですが…
見落としてしまっていて、気づいたのが当日のピックアップ時間直前。
とても、不安でしたが、ちゃんとお迎えにきてくださった時は、すごく嬉しくて安心しました。
いざ、バスに乗り出発ーーっっ!!
日本語にてガイドさんのテンションもMAX!!
着くまで、ずっと話してて、すごく熱意も伝わり、私たち参加者へ楽しんでもらいたいという一生懸命さも伝わりすぎました。
そして何よりも、イルカ先生への愛が凄く伝わり、心を通わせる大切さも学ばせていただきました。
そして、ハワイのことも色々と教えていただき、とても勉強にもなりました。
朝早くから大変な中、本当に熱心で、イルカ中学を選んで良かったなって直感で思いました。
うるさいだなんて思っていないですよ(笑)
これからも、続けてくださいね(*´∀`)♪
そして、いざ海の中へっ!!
もう、感動!!感激!!
たくさんのイルカ先生に逢えました♡
皆様が本当に一生懸命してくださったおかげで、こんなにも楽しい思い出ができました。
ありがとうございます。
イルカ先生と心を通わせる大切さ、そして私たち人間がイルカ先生をはじめ、たくさんの海の生物の生活の場に行かせてもらっているという気持ちを忘れずにいきたいです。
そして、カメ教授にもたくさん逢えて嬉しかったです。
最後のフラも楽しかった♪
また、ハワイにいく時は、ぜひぜひお世話になります。
ずっとニコニコ笑顔で、幸せもらいました♡♡
本当に、皆様ありがとうございました♡♡
ALOHA! Dear Akihime,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School this time. We appreciate your comments that show you had a great time! We are very happy to hear that! Meeting so many dolphin instructors is truly special, isn't it?
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! ♡あきひめ♡さま
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
とても楽しんでいただけた様子が分かるコメントありがとうございます!大変嬉しく思います!
たくさんのイルカ先生との出会いは本当に格別ですよね!
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際はご参加ください。
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
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Mai
My kids loved it! Would definitely recommend it friends and family!
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
Reviewed by: thelostkey
Although we had been snorkeling before this underwater scooter adventure was very unique. It was so much fun we plan to do this again. We have already recommended this to all our friends.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/06 |
Reviewed by: fromscratch
Last year, I was able to snorkel with dolphins and turtles on Oahu, so this time I was hoping to swim with turtles on Maui, but there were hardly any fish, let alone turtles. If you're going snorkeling, Oahu is better.
昨年オアフ島でイルカや亀とシュノーケリングで泳げたので、今回はマウイ島で亀と泳げるかと期待しましたが、亀どころか魚もあまりいませんでした。シュノーケリングならオアフの方が良かったです。、
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
Reviewed by: ぽんすけ
I signed up for a submarine tour since my friend couldn't go diving! It was really fun to see sea turtles and rays. Also, since the commentary was in Japanese during the time I booked, there were many Japanese people, and we didn't have any issues with manners. The person giving the commentary was also entertaining!
If I had to mention one thing, I chose the bus transfer from the hotel, but I noticed that one of the staff members, who I think was probably a part-timer, was chatting a lot with another staff member, which caught my attention. I thought, "Well, this is a foreign country, so maybe it's normal," but it was a little concerning. Other than that, I was very satisfied!
友達がダイビング出来ないため潜水艦ならと思い申し込みしました!ウミガメやエイなども見ることができとても楽しかったです。また、申し込んだ時間帯は日本語での解説だったため日本人も多くマナー等で困ることはありませんでした。解説してる人も面白かったです!
ただ一つ言うならばホテルからバスの送迎付きにしたのですが、スタッフの方が多分バイトの子だと思うのですが違うスタッフとお喋りばかりしていたのが気になりました。外国だしこんなもんかなーとは思いましたが、少し気になりました。それ以外はとても満足しました!
Thank you for boarding the Atlantis submarine and for your comments and photos. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing sea turtles and rays.
We sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused by the excessive chatter among the staff during your transfer. Moving forward, all of our employees will earnestly strive to improve our service to ensure this does not happen again.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Atlantis Adventures
この度はアトランティス潜水艦にご乗船、コメントとお写真をいただきありがとうございます。ウミガメやエイなども見てお楽しみいただけたと伺いスタッフ一同嬉しく思います。
また、送迎スタッフ同士での私語の多さで不愉快な思いさせてしまい大変失礼致しました。今後、このような事がないよう従業員 一同、サービスの向上に誠心誠意努力を致します。
またのご乗船をお待ちいたしております。
アトランティス・アドベンチャーズ
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| Packages: | スタンダード・サブマリン<定員48名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/07 |
Reviewed by: tamuranmiki
I thought I wouldn't be able to communicate in Japanese when I joined the tour, but it turned out that the guide was a Japanese American, so they kindly provided explanations in Japanese! Since there are many Japanese people in Hawaii, it was refreshing to be on a tour with fewer Japanese participants.
I had my 1.5-year-old child with me, and they were thrilled to see the dolphins. I thought I would have to take turns snorkeling with my husband, but surprisingly, we were able to swim with our child in water deeper than 10 meters. (My husband isn't a strong swimmer, so I went in with them, haha.)
It's recommended to bring a life jacket since even small children can join in. The waves can be high, so if you're not a strong swimmer, it might be better not to go in with small children.
日本語が通じないと思ってツアーに参加したら、なんとガイドの方が日系アメリカ人ということで、日本語での説明も丁寧にして下さいました!ハワイにいると日本人が多いので、日本人が少ないツアーだったのも新鮮でした。
子供が1歳6ヶ月同伴でしたが、イルカに大はしゃぎ。シュノーケリングは夫と交代でやらないといけないと思っていたのですが、なんと水深10メートル以上のところで、子供と泳がせてもらいました。(夫は泳ぐのが苦手なので、私が一緒に入りました笑)
小さいお子様でも一緒に入れるので、ライフジャケットは持って行っておくのがオススメです!波が高いので、泳ぐのが苦手という方は、小さいお子様とは一緒に入らない方がよいかもしれません。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/07 |
Reviewed by: SEN
I participated in a night snorkeling experience for the first time, thanks to an invitation from a couple of friends. I was worried about whether it would be okay to go at night since I had my child (a third grader) with me, but we had no problems and enjoyed ourselves.
There was a warning beforehand not to touch anything, but the manta rays came so close that they actually touched us, which surprised me at first. However, after a few encounters with the manta rays, we were able to observe them closely. My child was initially scared, but it seemed like they were able to observe them carefully and shared various thoughts, so I felt it was a good decision to take them along.
*I only captured the manta rays on video, so I don’t have any photos...*
Also, the sunset viewed from the boat was beautiful.
友人夫婦の誘いもあり、今回初めてナイトシュノーケルに参加しました。
子供(小学3年生)と一緒だったので、夜間でも大丈夫かと心配がありましたが、
なんの問題もなく楽しめました。
事前に触らないようにとの注意がありましたが、マンタの方が触れてくるぐらい接近
してくることもあり、最初はびっくりしましたが、何度かマンタが来ることで
じっくり観察ができました。
子供も最初は怖がっていましたが、じっくり観察できたようで色々な感想を
言ってくれていたので、連れて行ってよかったと感じました。
※マンタはムービーでしか撮ってなかったので、写真がありません...
また、ボートから見るサンセットも素敵でした。
Aloha SEN,
Thank you for participating in our tour. I'm glad you had a wonderful experience on the manta tour, which is exclusive to the Big Island, and that you enjoyed the beautiful sunset.
When you visit Oahu again, we also have dolphin middle school and university tours, so all of our staff look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha SEN様
この度は弊社ツアーにご参加頂きまして、ありがとうございました。
マンタのツアーはハワイ島のみのツアーで、サンセットもとても綺麗で素晴らしい体験をして頂けて良かったです。
また、オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学や大学のツアーもございますので、またお会いできる日をスタッフ一同楽しみにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Yu
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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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
The people at sea paradise were truly outstanding. They were professional, fun, and extremely accommodating. Let me preface this review by saying that I suffer from extreme motion sickness and had I not been heavily medicated then this would've been a truly awful experience, of course this was no fault of the crew, the waters are just that rough. The crew Heather and Troy and the captain did their absolute best to make me feel better, while entertaining my six year old daughter. We saw tons of mantas and they barrel roll right under you almost touching you. Truly a remarkable experience. Once we decided we had enough the crew got us back to the shore as quickly as possible as they could tell I was in distress. I highly recommend this experience, just be aware that you will need every form of motion sickness prevention if that's a concern. I couldn't be more pleased with the crew of sea paradise.
Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to review your experience. We are happy you had a great time and you took the precautions you needed for your motion sickness. The waters in Kona are generally flat and the calmest of the islands, however once in awhile we do get a swell. Happy the mantas put on their beautiful performance to keep you at ease. A Hoi Hou and Aloha!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: ゆきまみ
I participated with my child to try to kiss a dolphin. It was my first time touching a dolphin, and it was so smooth and pleasant. During the waiting time, I felt lucky to be able to watch the show up close, seeing them play with balls and jump around. Not only did we get to kiss and shake hands, but at the end, the dolphin splashed us with its tail, which was fun (laughs). The trainer only spoke English, so I didn't understand anything, but we managed somehow (laughs). Other than that, we had to wait a bit long for the bus back, but we had a great time.
イルカさんとキスをしようと、子供と2人で参加してきました。
初めてのイルカさんにタッチでしたがすごくスベスベで気持ちよく、待ち時間もショーを間近で見ているかのようにボールで遊んだり飛んだりしてるところを見られて得した気分を味わえました。
キスと握手だけでなく、最後にはイルカさんに尾びれで水をぶっかけられて楽しいですよ(笑)
トレーナーの方は英語オンリーだったので何言ってるのか全く分かりませんでしたが何とかなりました(笑)
それ以外は帰りのバスまでちょっと時間が長く待ちくたびれてしまいましたが、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
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| Packages: | 水中でイルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター(~2020年3月31日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/24 |
Reviewed by: あかちゃん
First of all, I felt a great sense of reassurance when I saw the Japanese staff welcoming us. The explanations were all very thorough, covering how to use the snorkel, how to use the life jacket, and details about the dolphins we would see, which made me really excited before getting in the water. Thanks to the staff, we were able to see many dolphins and turtles! The staff were truly dedicated, guiding everyone with enthusiasm, saying things like, "There are dolphins here!" and we had a wonderful time.
However, there was one point that might have been due to my not reading all the details thoroughly: the photographer takes pictures of everyone throughout the experience! The photos, as shown, are really beautiful and I love them, but they are quite expensive... around 5,000 to 6,000 yen. I only heard about this for the first time on the bus after the shoot. Of course, purchasing is optional, but I think most people will want the photos taken together, so please keep the additional photo costs in mind.
That said, both the experience and the photos were fantastic, so I am very satisfied. Thank you to the friendly and warm staff! I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii!
まずお出迎えから日本人スタッフさんがいたことでかなり安心感がありました。また説明はすべて丁寧で、シュノーケルの使い方、救命胴衣の使い方、見られるイルカの説明など入水前からかなりウキウキする内容でした。そして実際には、スタッフさんのおかげで沢山のイルカや亀を見ることができました!スタッフみなさん本当に一生懸命「ここにイルカがいるよ~!!」などとみんなを先導してくださり素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。ただ1点だけ、私が隅々まで説明を読んでいなかったからかもしれませんが、カメラマンさんが随時みんなの写真を撮ってくれます!写真も載せているようにとても素敵でかなり気に入っていますが、値段が高いです・・・5~6千円くらいです。これは撮影終わったバスのなかで初めて聞きました。もちろん購入は自由だそうですが、みんなで撮った写真はほとんどの人がほしくなると思いますので追加で写真代金も念頭においてください。
ですが内容も写真も最高だったので私は大満足です。フレンドリーで温かいスタッフさんありがとうございました!!またハワイに行く際には絶対参加します!
ALOHA! Baby,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. At Dolphin Junior High/University, a Japanese guide will always accompany you, so I believe everyone can participate with peace of mind! The wonderful photos with the sea turtles have been captured from angles only a professional photographer could achieve. They are truly fantastic!
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! あかちゃんさま
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。
イルカ中学/大学では、必ず日本人ガイドが同行しますので、皆様に安心してご参加いただけるかと思います!
ウミガメとの素敵な写真もプロのカメラマンならではのアングルで撮影されていますねー♪とっても素敵です!
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
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/14 |
Reviewed by: たけちゃん
We participated as a family of four. Early in the morning, there are important safety briefings on the bus. The tour was packed with activities, including four opportunities to enter the water while searching for dolphins, snorkeling with sea turtles, and time to challenge ourselves with canoeing.
家族4人で参加。朝早くバス中も安全上大切な説明があります。イルカを探して4回の入水、海亀と一緒に泳いだシュノーケリングとカヌー挑戦の時間など、休むまもないほど中身の詰まったツアーでした。◎
Aloha!! Take-chan,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy to hear that you had an experience that is hard to come by in Japan and that it has become one of your wonderful memories in Hawaii. When you visit Hawaii again, we also have manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Yu
Aloha!! たけちゃん様
この度は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、ハワイでの素敵な思い出の一つとなったようでスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ハワイ島で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: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額!<07:30/11:00出港プラン> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
Reviewed by: ききさん
I experienced the Dolphin Swim Adventure, which involves riding on a dolphin. It was about an hour-long experience where we received explanations and played with the dolphins. Including the time for changing after the attraction, you should expect it to take about an hour and a half.
There were Japanese staff members who provided some information in advance about where and when to meet, as well as safety instructions for the attraction. The instructors for the attraction themselves hardly spoke Japanese, but thanks to the prior explanations, there were no issues.
In this course, you hold onto the dolphin's dorsal fin and get pulled for a few meters, and then the dolphin goes belly down, and you hold onto its flippers for a few meters as it pulls you along. You also get to touch the dolphin's belly and give it a kiss. The kids were absolutely thrilled.
The Sea Life Park itself is small, so I think half a day is sufficient. Without the attractions, you might find yourself bored until the pick-up time.
ドルフィンスイムアドベンチャーを体験してきました。一匹のイルカに
乗るコースです。説明を受けたり、実際にイルカと遊んだりして、賞味一時間の体験でした。アトラクション後の着替えを含めると一時間半はかかると思ってください。
日本人スタッフの方がいて、事前に何時にどこに集合とか、アトラクションでの注意事項とか
ある程度説明してくれます。アトラクション自体のインストラクターは、日本語はほぼ話せません。(ただ事前説明のおかげで困ることはないです)
このコースはイルカの背びれにつかまって数メートル、イルカが腹ばいになって、両ひれに
つかまって数メートルイルカに引っ張ってもらいます。
そのほかイルカのおなかを触ったり、キスしたりします。
子供も大喜びでした。
シーライフパーク自体は狭いので、半日もあれば十分だと思います。
アトラクションがないと、送迎時間まで退屈してしまうかも知れません。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Vparikh
Our teenage children went on this excursion. They had the best time. The captain and the crew member were very helpful and made them feel very comfortable.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/22 |
Reviewed by: REI
Before boarding, the morning view of Lahaina was very calm and beautiful. After checking in, we moved by boat to board the submarine, but it can sway a lot, so if you're prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance. Since I was the only one participating alone, I was prompted to board the submarine from the back, which made me feel quite conscious as I had to peek in from one window with several people. If you join with friends, a partner, or family, I think you can enjoy it together from one window. The dolphins swam around the submarine, and I was very happy because I had hoped to see them. Next time I go to Maui, I will participate with my husband.
Was photography prohibited inside the submarine? I'm not sure if there was an explanation about that beforehand... After taking a few pictures, I noticed many people staring at me, which made me wonder if it was not allowed. If it was indeed prohibited, I apologize and will delete them.
乗船前、朝のラハイナの景色もとても穏やかできれいでした
受付のあと、潜水艦に乗船するまで船で移動しますが、大きく揺れることがあるので、船酔いが心配な方は事前に酔い止めを飲んだほうが良いと思います
1人参加は私だけだったためか、最後尾で潜水艦に乗るよう促されましたが、何人かで1つの窓からのぞき込む感じで、すごく気を遣いました
友達や夫婦、家族で一緒に参加すれば、1つの窓で一緒に楽しめると思います
イルカたちがくるくると潜水艦の周辺を泳いでくれました
イルカに会えたらいいなと思っていたので、とてもうれしかったです
次回マウイに行く時は、主人と一緒に参加します
潜水艦内では写真撮影禁止だったのでしょうか?
事前にそういった説明があったかどうか、分からないのですが・・・
数枚撮影したら、たくさんの人にじろじろ見られたので、あれ?ダメだったのかな?と気になりました
もし撮影禁止だったらすみません、破棄します
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| Packages: | 9時開始プラン(送迎サービス選択可能) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/10 |
Reviewed by: ポルカ
Watching the dolphins swim in a group, I could see the sand on the ocean floor clearly, and it was very beautiful. They also guided us to a spot where we could see sea turtles well, and the guide made sure to check in with each person to see if they could see everything, which I found impressive for the attention to detail in their service.
イルカが群れで泳ぐ姿を眺めると、海底の砂までよく見えて、とても綺麗でした。ウミガメもよく見えるスポットに案内してくださり、また、ガイドさんがひとりひとりにちゃんと見えたか声をかけていて、きめ細かなサービスに感心しました。
Aloha! Polka,
Thank you for participating in our tour. We are all very happy that you were able to have a rare experience that is hard to come by in Japan, and that it became a wonderful memory for you. We look forward to your participation again when you visit Hawaii.
Mahalo!
Dolphin Staff Yu
Aloha! ポルカ様
この度は弊社ツアーに参加して頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々出来ない稀少な体験や経験をして頂き、かつポルカ様の素敵な思い出となったことがスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
またハワイにお越しの際は、ご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
イルカスタッフ 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!<07:30/11:00出港プラン> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Nick J
All in all a fantastic experience, well organised and the hosts were very engaging and knew thier stuff. Would highly recommend and would also go again or one of there other experiences. Thanks guys.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/23 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
I was able to fully enjoy the ocean in Honolulu. The weather was great, and we had plenty of time for snorkeling, followed by a fun cruise. I even encountered the turtles I wanted to meet, which made it a wonderful experience. If I have the chance again, I would definitely like to participate.
ホノルルの海を満喫できました。
天気も良く、シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあり、その後のクルージングも楽しかったです。
出会いたかった亀にも遭遇でき、大変楽しめました。
また機会があれば、是非参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/23 |
Reviewed by: メイコ
I couldn't meet the dolphins, but I had a great time. Since I had been learning hula dancing, I was really happy that they danced hula on the boat. It was also nice that they kept the atmosphere lively while we were searching for dolphins, allowing us to enjoy our time on board. After coming out of the water, some people were shivering in the wind, so I was glad I borrowed a wetsuit, but it was a bit tight, and it became uncomfortable after spending a long time on the boat. I regretted not getting a larger size. I wonder if someone brought bananas on board? I'll try again next time.
イルカに会えなかったけれども…
楽しめました。
私は、フラダンスを習っていた事もあり、船上でフラダンスを踊ってくれたのは、嬉しかったです。
イルカにを探している間、船上で楽しい時間を過ごせるよう、盛り上げてくれたのも良かったです。
海から上がり、濡れた身体で風を受けると、寒く震えている方もいましたのでウエットスーツを借りて良かったですが…少しキツかったので、長い時間船上で過ごしていると苦しかったです。もうひとサイズあげてもらえば良かったと…少し後悔。
誰か、船上にバナナを持ち込んでいたのかしら?
次回も、チャレンジして見ます。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/21 |
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We're so pleased that you had a "blast" while on your manta tour, and that our KOEX dive guide, Steven, was able to show you how to enhance your experience with these amazing sea creatures. Hope you will have a chance to come join us again for another adventure aboard in the future. Aloha!