Reviewed by: ハネムーナー
I participated this morning.
The description stating that there would be an explanation by a marine biology expert about whales in Japanese is completely false. All explanations on the Navatic were in English from the pickup bus. I wouldn't have chosen this tour if there was no Japanese explanation, so I would like a refund. I wonder why I compared various tours...
I feel like the experience has been ruined not just on the day of the tour, but from the preparation period leading up to it.
今日の午前中に参加しました。
クジラについての海洋生物専門家による解説(日本語)というのは、まったくの嘘の表記です。
ピックアップのバスから、ナバティック号での説明全てが英語です。
日本語の説明がないなら選ばなかったツアーなので、返金してほしいです。
何の為に色々なツアーを比較したのだか、、、
ツアー当日だけでなく、その前の準備期間から台無しになった気分です。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: watamm
I participated in the 11 o'clock session at the end of January with my 2-year-old child.
Since we rented a car and there was no shuttle service, we arrived around 10 o'clock. At the entrance reception, we showed our voucher and received a wristband to confirm our participation.
By 11 o'clock, we had to buy a locker key at the souvenir shop located deep in the park, fill out a waiver, and change into our swimsuits, so it was quite hectic, so please be careful.
Including other families, the children were surprised by the size, height, and atmosphere of the pool, and some started crying or were reluctant. I had to carry my child and distract them with the dolphins to get in.
We entered the pool with the dolphins and took photos in three different poses, and we were able to touch their backs, bellies, and fins a lot. It was a great experience for my child, and I was satisfied.
In the back, there was a course where we could swim together, and it looked like fun. Once my child is a bit older, I would like to try the swimming course together.
1月末に2歳の子供と11時の回に参加してきました。
レンタカーで送迎無しなので、10時ごろ着いて、エントランスの受付でバウチャーを見せると参加者を証明するバンドをつけてくれます。
11時までにパーク奥にあるお土産屋さんのカウンターでロッカーの鍵を買い、誓約書を書いて、水着に着替えなければならず、結構バタバタなので、お気をつけください。
他の家族も含めて子供はプールの大きさ、高さ、雰囲気にビックリして、泣き出したり、嫌がったりしましたね。そこは抱っこして、イルカで気をそらしながら、入りました。
イルカと同じプールに入って写真を3パターン撮って、背中やお腹、ヒレなどたくさん、触る事が出来きました。子供にも良い経験になって、満足です。
奥では一緒に泳ぐコースをやっていて、楽しそうでした。もう少し大きくなったら、一緒に泳ぐコースをやってみたいです。
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター【2016年3月31日まで】 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/25 |
Reviewed by: なおこ
I was able to see it multiple times! Although we didn't get to see the upper body completely emerge, it was exciting to watch several whales, which appeared to be a mother and her calf, spouting water and floating on the waves with their tails out. Since we had a hotel pickup plan, it was smooth and we didn't have to worry about finding the boarding area.
何回も見ることができました!
上半身がザパーンと出るまでは行きませんでしたが
親子と思われる複数頭が潮吹きをしたり波に浮かんで尻尾を出したり、終始エキサイティングでした。
ホテルに送迎のプランだったので乗り場も迷うことなくスムーズでした。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/05 |
Reviewed by: さくらもち
Since it's near Honolulu, I thought it would be lucky if we got to see whales, and if not, we could enjoy the cruise, so I made a reservation. There are colorful fish in the harbor where the boat docks, so definitely check them out before boarding! The various sizes of yellow and blue fish really get you excited.
For those without meals included, we were guided to the third floor where we received explanations about the whales and the boat before departure, but everything was in English and honestly, it was content you could take or leave. Later, a file with explanations in Japanese was placed on the stage, which was sufficient. Since there was time, many people were having breakfast with the rice balls and bread they brought. Since it was early in the morning, having a meal here might be enough.
Once we set sail, we had free time, so I quickly went up to the observation floor on the fourth deck. About 30 minutes after departure, when we could see Ala Moana, dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!!! Everyone was super excited to see about 20 dolphins! They swam alongside the boat, jumped a little away, and then came back... just this alone felt worth the price, and I was already very satisfied.
After about 45 minutes, we arrived off Diamond Head and stopped. An announcement was made to look for whales. However, during the announcement, we already saw a spout, and when we focused our eyes, we spotted a large tail! It was a bit far, but we could see it perfectly! After that, we spent about an hour and a half moving and stopping while searching for whales, and we were able to see them more than 15 times, which was amazing! In the end, we even saw a mother and calf swimming leisurely about 50 meters from the boat, and I was grateful for the generous spirit of the whales.
After seeing the whales perfectly, we returned to the harbor and were thrilled to also see a turtle swimming smoothly beside the boat during the 4-hour trip!
By the way, I spoke with someone who booked a tour with meals included after disembarking, and they mentioned that during their meal, there was an announcement saying, "A whale has appeared over there," so they kept going back and forth and hardly got to eat, nor did they see the whales. Announcements are made after a whale has already appeared. I think it’s unlikely you’ll see them if you run over after hearing the announcement... it seems like you have a higher chance of spotting them by focusing your eyes on the spouts yourself. Also, I wouldn’t really recommend it for children. Since you can’t approach the whales (but it’s okay if they come close), the whales are far away, and I wonder if they understand when you say, "Over there!"... Many kids seemed to get bored and fussy.
It might be good to participate with the mindset of "If we see them, great; if not, we’ll cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head." That said, it was fantastic as a cruise! Whether you see whales or not might be a matter of luck, but it was a fun experience worth more than the price♪ I highly recommend it for those going to Hawaii during whale season!
ホノルル近郊だし見れたらラッキーくらいで、見れなかったらクルージングとして楽しもうと予約。
船の停泊している港にはカラフルな魚がいるので乗船前にぜひ見てください!黄色や青の大小さまざまな魚でちょっとテンション上がります
食事無しの人達は3階へ誘導され出港前にクジラや船の説明をされますが、すべて英語だし特に聞いても聞かなくても…という内容。後ほど日本語で書かれた説明ファイルがステージに置かれるので、それで十分。時間があるので、持ってきたおむすびやパンで朝食をしている方が結構いました。朝も早いのでここで食事で十分かも
出港してしまえば自由行動なのでさっそく展望フロアの4階へ。出港して30分、アラモアナが見えてきた頃船と並走するようにイルカが!!!
20頭ほどのイルカにみんなで大興奮!!船と並走したりちょっと離れて飛んだりまた近づいてきたり・・・これだけで値段以上のいいものが見れた気がしてすでに大満足w
45分ほどするとダイアモンドヘッド沖まで来て停泊。ここでクジラを探すとアナウンスが。
が、アナウンス中にすでに潮吹きが見れ、目を凝らしてると大きな尻尾!
ちょっと遠くでしたがバッチリ見れました!
そこからは1時間半ほど動いたり停まったりしながらクジラを探してましたが、15回以上は見れて感動!最後には船から50m先くらいにのんびりと親子で泳ぐクジラまで見れ、サービス精神旺盛なクジラに感謝です
ばっちりクジラを見て港へ帰還中、船の横をすぃーっと泳ぐカメまで見れて感動の4時間でした!!
ちなみに下船後食事つきのツアーで申し込んだ方と話したのですが、食事してる時に「あっちにクジラが出た」とアナウンスがかかるため、見に行ったり戻ったりで食事もほぼ出来なかったし、クジラも見れなかったと。
クジラが出る度にアナウンスはかかるのですが、クジラが「出た」あとにかかります。アナウンスを聞いてからそっちへ走ってもほぼ見れないと思います…自分で目を凝らして潮吹きを探した方が確立高いような気がします。
あと、お子様にもあんまりおススメできないかも。クジラに近寄ってはいけない為(クジラが近寄ってくるのはOK)、クジラは遠くだし、「あそこあそこ!」と言ってもわかってるかなぁ・・・って感じです。結構飽きちゃってグズッてるお子様多数でした
「見れたらラッキー、見れなかったらワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドを巡るクルージング」として参加してみたらいいかな。
とは言え、クルージングとしても最高!見れるか見れないかは運かもしれないけど、お値段以上の楽しい体験でした♪
クジラのいる時期にハワイへ行く方にはかなり!おススメです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience.
As you mentioned, there are days when the whales are very active and other days when they are more relaxed, so we believe that keeping an eye out for them will give you the best chance to see them at the right moment.
Regarding meals, please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Recently, the Aloha Tower Marketplace, where the ship departs, has been renovated, and there is now a small supermarket where you can purchase snacks and bento. Additionally, there are open-air tables within the Aloha Tower Marketplace, so if you have booked a cruise without a meal, you might enjoy a light breakfast there before your cruise.
On sunny days, especially in the morning, the cruise is particularly pleasant, so we hope you will visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
クルーズをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
鯨はとてもアクティブな日もあれは、のんびりしている日もございますので、
お客様の仰る通り、お外で目を凝らして鯨を探していただくと、一番良いタイミングでご覧いただけると思います。
お食事の件に付きましては、船内は外からの食べ物、飲み物のお持込は禁止させて頂いております。
最近では、船が出港いたしますアロハタワーマーケットプレイスがリニューアルし、
ちょっとしたスナックやお弁当がご購入できます小さいスーパーマーケットもあり、
また、アロハタワーマーケット内にはオープンエアのテーブルもございますので、
お食事無しのクルーズをお申し込みの場合は、そちらで軽く朝食をされてからクルーズをお楽しみいただいても宜しいかと思います。
お天気の良い日は、特に朝のクルーズは気持ちが良いので、是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
皆様の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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Reviewed by: ukitaq
- If you arrange for transportation, it will be $60 per person, so you can cover the rental car cost.
- We arrived in about an hour from Honolulu.
- We had the early morning plan and departed before sunrise.
- We were the second group, but just before entering the water, the sun rose and it got warm.
- We didn't encounter anything other than the sandbar shark.
- We were packed into a cage with six people, so there were a lot of us and we couldn't move freely.
・送迎を手配すると60ドル×人なのでレンタカー代が捻出できます
・ホノルルから約1時間で到着しました
・朝イチのプランで日の出前の出港でした
・2組目でしたが、ちょうど入水前に日の出があり暖かくなりました
・イタチザメ以外には出会えませんでした
・ゲージに6人詰め込まれたので、人が多く自由に動けませんでした
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Bob Green
Fantastic crew, great food and drinks and a few whale sightings. Since the captain can't control that too well, Overall it was a wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch - Alii Kai Luxury Catamaran Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Ryoko
This was my first time participating. It was a Japanese tour, but the explanations were thorough and easy to understand.
I heard that 70% of the whales from Alaska come to Hawaii, and 90% of those come to Maui.
Since they are living creatures, the chances of encountering them are quite unpredictable, but I think we saw quite a few. When I went on another snorkeling tour, I also saw many whales, so I believe that riding on the boat more than twice increases satisfaction.
I heard that the peak is in February.
初めて参加しました。日本語ツアーでしたが、説明が丁寧で分かりやすかった。
アラスカから7割のクジラがハワイにやってきて、そのうちの9割がマウイに来るそうです。
生き物なので出会える確率はなかなか読めないのですが、結構見られたと思います。
別のシュノーケリングツアーに出かけたときもたくさんクジラが見られたので、2回以上船に乗ると満足度が高いと思います。
ピークは2月だそうです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Ryoko
I participated in January. It was an English tour, but the instructor's explanations were easy to understand, and the crew was kind. Breakfast and lunch were delicious.
I only participated in snorkeling. It was disappointing that there weren't many types of fish near Molokini Island. However, there were wild seals. My companion who participated in the snuba got seasick, which was a bit unfortunate.
On the way to and from, we were able to see whales up close, and I was thrilled to see more whales than on a whale watching tour.
1月に参加しました。英語のツアーでしたが、インストラクターの説明も分かりやすく、クルーも親切でした。朝食とランチが美味しかった。
私はシュノーケリングのみに参加しました。モロキニ島近くはそんなにたくさんの種類の魚が見られなかったのでそれが残念。でも野性のアザラシがいました。スヌーバに参加した連れは波で酔ってしまったのでちょっと残念でした。
行き帰りにクジラが見られると近くに寄ってくれて、ホエールウォッチング・ツアーよりもたくさん間近でクジラが見られて感激しました。
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| Packages: | シュノーケル&スヌーバプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/16 |
Reviewed by: sakitey
I was quite moved when the whale suddenly appeared on the surface, even though it didn't show itself for a while!
The guide spoke in English, so I couldn't catch everything, but just being rocked by the large boat and looking at the vast ocean was very soothing.
We participated as a family with children, and it was great that the kids' tickets were free.
なかなか姿を見せてくれませんでしたが、突然クジラが水面に現れた時はとても感動しました!
ガイドが英語なので全ての内容は聞き取れませんでしたが、大きな船に揺られ、広い海を見ているだけでとても癒されます。
子連れ家族で参加しましたが、子供料金無料だったのが良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Four years ago, I participated with my family, and this time I joined for my honeymoon. Even on days when we couldn't see dolphins, sea turtles, or whales, everyone was able to see them.
4年前に家族と、そして今回は新婚旅行で参加しました。
イルカ、ホヌ、くじら 見えない日もあるというのにみんな見ることができました。
It was a very lucky day. We look forward to your next participation.
とてもラッキーな日でしたね。またのご参加をお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: りらたん
Despite taking motion sickness medication beforehand, I suffered from severe seasickness and couldn't enjoy it much. However, there was ginger ale available on board that is said to help with seasickness, and the staff's consideration was appreciated. My husband, who went with me, seemed to enjoy it, so that was good.
事前に酔い止めを飲んで行ったのにもかかわらず
ひどい船酔いであまり楽しめませんでした。
ただ、船内に船酔いに効くというジンジャーエールが用意されていたり
スタッフの気遣いはよかったです。
一緒に行った夫は楽しめたようなのでよかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Leah
The ship and crew are lovely and we saw a pod of 3 whales come up 3 times, but it felt too brief. We were in one location the whole time and before you knew it we were heading back. Maybe thats what all whale watching tours are like. If there was a longer option I'd do that next time.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/30 |
Reviewed by: ゴザマット
However, I understand English, so it's not a problem for me... If I were someone who didn't understand English, I would definitely give it one star. I have no particular complaints about the whale watching itself.
でも、英語分かるので問題ないですが、、、。もし私が英語わからない人なら、迷わず星は1つですね。ホエールウォッチング自体は特に不満はありません。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/14 |
Reviewed by: マサカズ
This time, unfortunately, I couldn't encounter any whales, but I was surprised by the differences in the plan's content. Despite paying a bit more for a tour that was supposed to have Japanese guidance, there was only an English explanation. Additionally, even though iced tea was listed as a beverage, it wasn't available, and I was told that while there was Japanese tea, it would be at an extra charge. I almost want a refund because, in a way, it was a memorable tour.
今回、残念ながらホエールには遭遇出来なかったんですが、それよりプランの内容に違いがありビックリしました。少し高いお金を払い日本語案内があるものを選んだにも関わらず英語オンリーの解説しかなくしかも飲み物にアイスティーが記載されているにも関わらず用意がなく日本茶なら有料だがあるとの返答。料金を返金してもらいたいぐらいある意味心に残るツアーでした。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: MIDIMan
We had a blast with the Holokai Catamaran. The crew was fantastic, and we saw lots of marine life including whales, turtles, and even an octopus. My only regret is that we didn't have time to book a sunset cruise on this trip.
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| Packages: | Shore Bird Breakfast Buffet (7am - 10am) & Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Gabby
A great activity for all. Captain Mark is very knowledgeable and the staff are very friendly. I've done this tour twice and would recommend to anyone. It's amazing seeing dolphins so close in the wild.
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| Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/26 |
Reviewed by: KITO
Molokini Island was a bit different from what I imagined... There were many cruisers docked, and it felt undeniably like a tourist spot, but the ocean was beautiful! At another snorkeling spot, I was able to see a sea turtle and was moved by the adorable fish I encountered. The lunch during the cruising (hamburger) was delicious, and the crew was kind (it was reassuring to have Japanese crew members). Above all, how many times did we see whales!! Even though it wasn't a whale watching tour... I thought it would be lucky if we encountered any, but the captain and crew's consideration was truly wonderful. It was a fantastic tour.
モロキニ島はちょっとイメージと違い…
沢山のクルーザーが停船していて、観光スポット感が否めませんでしたが・・・、海は綺麗!
別のシュノーケルスポットでは、海ガメを見つける事も出来、可愛いお魚さん達に出会えて感動しました。
クルージング中のランチ(ハンバーガー)も美味しく、クルーが親切(日本人クルーで安心)でした。
何と言っても、クジラを何度見た事でしょう!!
ホエールウォッチングツアーではないのに…遭遇できたらラッキー!と思ってましたが、
キャプテン、クルーの方々の配慮が本当に素晴らしい、素敵なツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Jan B
Great buffet lunch, accommodating service staff and siting a number of whales - what could be better?
I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Otukisama
My daughter has always dreamed of swimming with dolphins, and although it was a bit pricey, I'm really glad we participated because she was so happy‼︎
Not only did we get to interact with dolphins, but we also had the chance to meet seals and many birds, making it a wonderful experience☆
The timing was just right too^_^
娘がイルカと一緒に泳ぐのが夢で、ちょっと高くて迷いましたが、娘がとても喜んでいたので、参加して本当に良かったです‼︎
イルカだけでなく、アシカやたくさんの鳥たちとも触れ合うことが出来て、とてもいい経験になりました☆
時間もちょうどよかったです^_^
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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: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きっこ
The breakfast was decent, but I was very moved to see the whales. There were many announcements in English on the ship, but everyone moved in the direction of the whales, so I didn't have any particular difficulties.
朝食はそれなりですが、くじらを見られてとても感動しました。
船内の案内は英語が多いですが、くじらのいる方向にみなさん動くので、特に不自由ありませんでした
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see the whales. Please do come back and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
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是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Shawna
We saw a family of whales on our trip! It was a good day out although I think it would be better to see them on another island....
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| Packages: | Afternoon Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ♪
While being rocked by a small boat, we moved around on rubber tubes surrounding it. This turned out to be surprisingly challenging. The staff member was very energetic and kept the atmosphere lively throughout. When we spotted dolphins, we all jumped in at her signal! I recommend aiming to stay as close to her as possible. When you're near the dolphins, you can hear their sounds, and they swim around playfully, with some people even able to touch them. The staff member also worked hard to find sea turtles for us. We were truly healed by the dolphins and sea turtles! On the way back, we returned on the rocking boat while feeling tired. Let's make sure to get to bed early the night before.
小さな船にガンガン揺られながら、その船の周りにあるゴムチューブにまたがって移動します。これが、意外と大変でした。
お姉さんが、とっても元気で、終始、盛り上げてくれてました。
イルカを見つけたら、全員で、お姉さんの合図とともに、飛び込みます!
できるだけ、お姉さんの近くを目指すことをおすすめします。
イルカの近くにいると、鳴き声?も聞こえるし、クルクルまわってくれるし、人によっては触れることができそうな位置でイルカを見れます。
ウミガメも、お姉さんが、頑張って探してくれました。
イルカとウミガメに癒されます♪
帰りは、疲れているなか、ガンガンに揺れる船で戻ります。
前日は、早く寝ましょう。
The speedboat at Dolphin Junior High is popular for its attraction-like experience, but the boat at Dolphin University is wider and more stable than the one at Dolphin Junior High, so I recommend that as well. I hope you will join Dolphin University next time and experience the difference.
イルカ中学のスピードボートはアトラクションのような感覚で人気ですが、イルカ大学の船の方はイルカ中学の船よりも広く安定性もあるのでそちらもおすすめです。次回は是非イルカ大学にご参加頂き、違いを体感して頂ければと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Maud
I was super impressed with the amount of sea life we were able to see. Lots and lots of Fish, Turtles, Whales, and Dolphins! We were also very well taken care of. We were greeted with happy helpful smiling faces, they had hot chocolate and pastries out for us. They were very helpful when were were getting in and out of the boat. The snorkeling gear they provided was top notch. They also had peppermint oil if anyone got sea sick, cool water for drinking, and had a fresh water shower hose on board to rinse off with leave in conditioner for our hair. They were incredibly knowledgable and big on safety. I would highly recommend this tour. It was worth every penny!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour - Best Time to See Dolphins! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 初ハワイ
In the early morning, still feeling sleepy, the bus from Dolphin University came to pick us up at the hotel. Once we got on the bus, the morning assembly began, and I felt a sense of focus.
When we arrived at the port, dawn was breaking. I was anxious before departure, but it was a relief to be able to rent a wetsuit. We prayed before setting off, and then we were on our way.
We headed towards the area where the dolphins were, and before long, we saw a large group of dolphins. My excitement grew, and I jumped into the sea. There were so many dolphins around! There were also other groups of dolphins. Even from a distance, we spotted a whale swimming! I was overwhelmed to see two sea turtles swimming as well!
On the way back, our guide, Julie, said, "I hope you don't forget to smile when you return to reality." Her words really touched me. It might be difficult, but I want to keep that in mind!
早朝、眠気が残っている中、イルカ大学のバスが
ホテルにお迎えに。バスに乗り込むと朝礼が
始まり気が引き締まります。
港に到着すると夜が開けてきて
出発前は不安だったけどウェットスーツを
レンタルできて助かりました。
出港前にお祈りをしていざ出発。
イルカのいる場所に向かうのですが
しばらくするとイルカの群れがたくさんいます。
気持ちが高まり海に飛び込みます。
するとたくさんのイルカの群れがいました。
他のイルカの群れもいます。
さらに遠くからなんとクジラが泳いでいました!
ウミガメも2匹泳いでて感無量です!
帰りに担当のジュリさんが
「帰国して現実に戻っても笑顔を忘れないでほしいの。」
という言葉にぐっときました(;_;)
難しい事かも知れないけど
そう出来るように心がけたいと思います!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope the tour you participated in this time was a source of healing for everyone. Please join us again!
お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。今回ご参加頂きましたツアーが皆様の癒しとなればと思います。また是非ご参加下さいね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: だいこ
The pickup location at the place we were staying was under construction, so we had to meet at the neighboring hotel, which was quite nerve-wracking. I felt relieved when the bus arrived, but one group was missing... The guide called out for them, but they weren't there, so we left. Even while driving, they were looking for them along the road. This really boosted my impression of the service.
As for the dolphins, they weren't swimming right next to us, but there were plenty swimming at our feet, and they swam alongside the boat while we were moving, which was incredibly exciting.
It was very disappointing not to encounter a honu. The snorkeling was cloudy, and it was different from what I had imagined. The weather is something you can't help, though.
But I was very satisfied. Nothing was as delicious as the malasadas on the boat!
泊まっていた場所のピックアップ場所が工事中で、隣のホテルで待ち合わせでかなりドキドキしました。バスが来たときにほっとしましたが、もう一組がいない・・・ガイドさんが声をかけてもいないので出発してしまったのですが、走っている最中も道路を見ながらいないか探されていました。ここで高感度があがりました。
肝心のイルカですが、近くで泳ぐ!!というわけではないのですが、足元でいっぱいのイルカが泳ぎ、船で走行中も並走して泳いだりしてもう大興奮でした。
ホヌに遭遇できなかったのはとても残念です。シュノーケル中も曇っていて、想像していたシュノーケルの感じとは異なりました。天気は仕方のないことですね。
でも大満足です。船上のマラサダほど美味しかったものはないです!!
It's a shame that the weather wasn't very good. I think July to September has the most days with nice weather. Please keep this in mind for your next visit.
お天気があまり良くなかったのは残念でしたね。7月〜9月が一番お天気が良い日が多いと思います。もし次回お越しの際にはご参考にして下さい。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Robert P.
We did the early excursion and were happy we did as our group only had 9 people and I felt we were able to see more activity. We rented wet suits since the water was just a bit cooler than our liking, and they worked great. The views on the way to the snorkeling spot are breathtaking as you see the sunrise behind a mountain range. We saw several whales and could hear their chatter in the water, an indescribable experience. We snorkeled with tropical fish, sea turtles, and dolphins. Then, we enjoyed a delicious lunch. Only wish we had more time.
The crew and shuttle driver were great! They even returned our beach towels, which we forgot at Spinner's. This excursion definitely under promised and over delivered.
We paid $50-$60 for the professional photographs, which was well worth it to us as it was impossible to capture everything. Can't wait to see them in a couple weeks!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Acvilla
Had a great time!! We were lucky to have lots of whale sightings, one even came up close to the ship!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Hughey Family
We had a very nice time on the tour. We actually had a whale come within 40 ft of the boat.
Most of the sightings of the whales were of their tail fins in the distance.
A bonus was when a group of spinner dolphins came right alongside of us swimming and performing.
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: ひでこ
I decided to book online the day before and received a confirmation by evening. I took my 10-month-old son with me, and the boat was large enough, so there were no issues. However, the chairs on the second deck are fixed and a bit cramped. We were able to see whales multiple times, which was satisfying. The early morning tour is reasonably priced and refreshing, so I highly recommend it. The English guide only mentioned which direction we were facing, so I think it’s not a problem.
前日お昼に思い立ち現地でネット経由で申し込み、夕方には確約のお返事がきました。10が月の息子を連れて行きましたが船が大きく問題ありません。ただ二階のデッキは椅子が固定で狭いです。鯨も何回も見れ、満足です。早朝ツアーが、値段お手頃清々しくオススメです。英語のガイドでも、何時の方向に今いるよくらいにしか言ってなかったので問題ないかと思います。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
I'm so happy i did the early morning whale watching. The whales came right up to our boat and we saw so many. Best tour I've done!
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| Packages: | Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
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この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございます。
鯨の親子をご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様の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。
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