Reviewed by: SUZ
Absolutely incredible tour that was tailored to those on the boat...not a canned presentation. I highly recommend this tour. The captain and the whale expert (Denver) were exceptional. I never thought that I would learn this much about whales and be so close to them!
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: emmy
I was looking forward to seeing whales, but I couldn't spot any. However, I did discover three mantas! I enjoyed a lovely morning cruise.
クジラ楽しみに行きましたが見れませんでした。しかし、マンタ三匹を発見!そして、朝の気持ち良いクルーズ、楽しめました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Anton&Natalia
Today me and my husband take part in shark encounter-u have to try it!!)) Actually we thought we'll get more adrenalin, but it turned out it's really safe and exiting trip. Like a "bonus" we saw wales and dolphins, and crew of the boat told a lot interesting facts about sharks that we didn't know. For sure u have to take go pro with u and a camera just in case ull see wales)
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII
The pickup bus was quite late. I understand that it's the same for people from other countries, but there was no explanation in English, only in their language, and they couldn't speak Japanese. Inside the submarine, the chatter of those people was loud, and I couldn't enjoy it much. Additionally, the weather conditions were bad, the water was murky, and there were hardly any fish, so honestly, I felt like I wanted a refund. It's disappointing. I hope for a better experience next time.
迎えのバスもずいぶん遅れた。他国の方と同じなのは理解できるが英語ではなく、そちらの言語だけで日本語は話せないのでとのことで説明なし。潜水艦の中もその方たちのおしゃべりの声が大きくてあまり楽しめなかった。重ねて天候の状態が悪く、濁っていて魚もほとんどいなくて正直お金を返してほしい気分だった。残念。次回に期待。
We sincerely apologize that the activity you participated in did not meet your expectations. The Japanese guide operates on a set schedule, and outside of those hours, we provide an audio guide. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to offer services that will further enhance your satisfaction, and we appreciate your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご参加いただきましたアクティビティがご満足いただける結果となりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
日本語ガイドは時間が決まっておりまして、時間外の場合はオーディオガイドをさせていただいております。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/18 |
Reviewed by: 原口ファミリー
I wanted to make a change the day before, and even though I left a voicemail, there was no response, and the service was terrible. In the end, I was redirected to a different tour and had to participate in that one, and I'm not sure if it was worth what I paid.
前日に変更したいことがあって、
留守番電話を入れておいたのに、
返事がなく、対応が最悪。
結局違うツアーのところに回され、そっちに参加することになり、
支払った内容なのか、ビミョ〜
Thank you for using our service.
However, I sincerely apologize that our response did not meet your satisfaction.
Upon checking with the operating company, I learned that your message was not left on voicemail for some reason, and the only time we spoke was during the pickup. I apologize for the lack of smooth communication.
Regarding the activity you booked, please rest assured that the schedule is the same, with only the time being different.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用いただきまして、ありがとうございます。
しかしながら、対応等がご満足いただけない結果となりましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社に確認しましたところ、お客様からのメッセージは何らかの理由により留守番電話には残っておらずお客様とお話させていただいたのはピックアップ時だったとのことです。ご案内がスムーズにいかず申し訳ございませんでした。
お客様にお申し込みをいただきましたアクティビティですが、お時間が違うのみでスケジュールなどの内容は同じですので、ご安心ください。
この度はお忙しい中体験談のご投稿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: | 送迎ありプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/03 |
Reviewed by: YOSHIO FUJITA
I participated in a tour at the beginning of December. At the time, I didn't know that the whale watching season runs from December to May, so I was really worried whether we would actually see any since it had just turned December. As expected, no whales appeared no matter how long we waited. The guide also mentioned that we might not see any, but in the end, a mother and baby whale showed up. Ultimately, it turned out to be a satisfying tour.
12月の初めのツアーに参加しました。参加した時は知らなっ方のですが、ホエールウオッチングの季節は12月から5月ということで、まだ12月になったばかりで本当に見えるのか心配でした。案の定待っても待っても現れません。はんば諦めガイドの方も見れないかも知れないと言っていたのですが最後に親子のクジラが現れました。最終的には満足のいくツアーになりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Kate & Sergey
Yesturday we had a great adventure!
When my husbund and I went to this trip I thought we will see one or two whales very far away. But thanks Dave and his wonderful crew we saw so many things! We saw dolphins, turtles, fishes and whales of course. There were several points where we saw them. One of the whales jumped out the water many times and it was amasing.
It was like we saw Discovery channal but we saw this with our own eyes. We took so many beautiful pictures! The crew was very polite and nice to everybody. They came to us and other tourists and told us about whales habits, it was really useful and interesting.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Natalia Berdnikova
For a long time tried to choose adventures, that we want to try in Hawaii- and whales watch was one of that we want to see for sure. We choose Waikiki Whale Watch Sailing Cruise (from Kewalo Basin)-and for 100% it wasn't a mistake. Our capital was Dave-really cool cap!)) First of all he told that we'll try to see whales, turtles, dolphins- and he realized all programm! I red a lot about such trips, so we were ready that we wouldn't see whales too close- so my advise- the better optics u have-the better photos ull have. If u have go-pro take it for sure, cause u can make reAlly cool video under the water with dolphins, which were really close to boat). So really want to advise this trip-u ll never regret about it-we never saw whales and it was really great emotions. One more thing-don't take trip on a big boat-our was really comfortable, only 17 people-so it was easy to take pictures and run from one side of boat to another, trying to make good photo))
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ちょっぷ
We participated as a couple on November 20, 2014. There were only one other Japanese couple besides us, but the Japanese staff member Takako was very attentive. She provided careful assistance with everything from the boarding process, snorkeling gear rental, diving into the sea, to the meals. The water clarity was amazing, and you could easily see the seabed. There weren't many fish, but I think it was sufficient for those who haven't experienced scuba diving. We were also able to see sea turtles. At Black Rock, we could only see "floating" turtles, but here we saw "swimming" turtles. The meal was delicious hamburgers, and beer and Mai Tais were all-you-can-drink. On the way back, we also enjoyed some cookies. It was a wonderful tour, so I highly recommend it to those who haven't experienced it yet.
For those participating in the tour, I think it's important to keep the following points in mind. It's better to have motion sickness medication. Both my spouse and I got seasick... I underestimated it because there weren't many mentions of seasickness in other reviews. Next, it's better to bring or rent a wetsuit. Honestly, the sea is cold. Having a wetsuit makes it much warmer. You can borrow goggles and fins when you receive them (I think it was $10), so it's okay if you don't bring your own. Also, I think there are some jellyfish (we both got stung), so it could serve as protection.
Regarding transportation, it was fine. I felt that many other tours had local meet-ups, but this tour provided proper pick-up (we stayed at the Westin). The other participants were a couple from America and France.
Finally, my experience: the foreign participants were very kind, and I had a lot of fun with them, for which I am very grateful. They helped me with translation when boarding (from difficult long English sentences to short broken English). They also took care of me when I got seasick... I don't think you can have such experiences on a tour with only Japanese participants. If you're coming to Maui, I think such experiences are great.
2014/11/20に夫婦で参加しました。
日本人は私たちともう一組しかいませんでしたが、日本人スタッフのタカコさんが大変気を配って下さいました。
船の乗船手続き、シュノーケルセットの貸し出し、海へのダイブ、食事まで、全てに丁寧な対応をしてくれました。
海の透明度は素晴らしく、楽勝で海底が見えます。
魚はそれほど多くはいませんでしたが、スキューバ体験していない方にとっては十分だと思います。
ウミガメも見ることができました。
ブラックロックでは「浮いている」亀しか見ることができませんでしたが、ここでは「泳いでいる」亀を見ることができました。
食事もおいしいハンバーガーで、ビールとマイタイは飲み放題でした。
帰り道ではクッキーのつまみも頂きました。
素晴らしいツアーですので、未体験の方にはぜひおすすめです。
これからツアーに参加する方は以下の点に注意した方がいいと思います。
酔い止めの薬はあった方が良いと思います。夫婦で船酔いになりました・・・。
他の方の書き込みであまり船酔いについて書いてなかったのでナメでました。
次に、ウエットスーツは持参かレンタルした方が良いです。
正直、海が冷たいです。ウエットスーツがあるとかなり暖かくなるので。
ゴーグル、フィンを支給されるときに一緒に借りれるので(10ドルだったかな)持参していなくても大丈夫です。
またクラゲが多少いると思いますので(夫婦で刺されました)防護服代わりにもなるかと思います。
送迎についてですが、大丈夫です。
他のツアーでは現地集合が多いように感じましたが、こちらのツアーはきっちり送迎してもらえました(宿泊はウエスティン)。
なお同乗した方はアメリカ、フランスの夫妻でした。
最後に体験談です。同乗した外国の方々が大変優しく、ご一緒してとても楽しく、感謝感激でした。
乗船の際に通訳してもらいました(難しい長文英語から短い片言英語に)。
船酔いした時に介抱してもらいました・・・。
日本人ばかりのツアーではこういった体験はできないと思います。
せっかくマウイに来たのであればこういった体験も良いのではないでしょうか。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Adrienne
The water was very choppy and the sky dark when we embarked for our whale watching tour in the morning. To be fair, the owner warned us of the conditions and gave everyone the option to reschedule, but as it was our last day in Oahu, we went for the cruise anyways (everyone else did as well). The water was so choppy that the boat wasn't able to get very far and it was near impossible to identify a whale if there indeed was one. The staff did note that it was unusual to not see anything, so we were unlucky. I wanted to note that if you book direct, there is no whale sighting guarantee (staff noted we could return for half price even though we didn't see whales), so it's a pretty good idea to book through a third party like this site that does offer a guarantee.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: vigi
It was cold and rainy on 12/22/14. Only saw the tail of a small whale while returning to shore. A new trip was offered but not on the same day and couldnot return attend in the future.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Adrienne
The water was very choppy and the sky dark when we embarked for our whale watching tour in the morning. To be fair, the owner warned us of the conditions and gave everyone the option to reschedule, but as it was our last day in Oahu, we went for the cruise anyways (everyone else did as well). The water was so choppy that the boat wasn't able to get very far and it was near impossible to identify a whale if there indeed was one. The staff did note that it was unusual to not see anything, so we were unlucky. I wanted to note that if you book direct, there is no whale sighting guarantee (staff noted we could return for half price even though we didn't see whales), so it's a pretty good idea to book through a third party like this site that does offer a guarantee.
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| Packages: | Day Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: さあゆ
As others have shared, there were mostly black fish, but it was great to see the turtles up close. It was cloudy and drizzling, so I had a towel and something to wear over me, but it was still cold in the sea and on the boat. When we went further out, the sun came out and it got warmer, but the cruising was cold and I couldn't feel any elegance... I think it would have been much better if it had been sunny.☆
他の方の体験談の通り黒い魚ばかりでしたが、亀をまじかに見ることができよかったです
曇り空&小雨になってしまいタオルや羽織るものがありましたが、海で冷え船でも寒かったです 沖に行くと晴れ間が差して暖かくなりましたが、クルジーングは寒くて優雅さを感じるどころではなかったです…晴れていたらとても良かったと思います☆
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
Reviewed by: ぴーす
The tour is mainly in English with many non-Japanese participants, but staff member Takako provides explanations in Japanese, which is reassuring. Breakfast is light with cakes, sweet bread, and fruits, but there are plenty of drinks available, and lunch seemed delicious (I couldn't eat due to seasickness!). You can choose one item from several options like hamburgers and hot dogs. Drinks like cola and beer are plentiful. There are separate restrooms for men and women. There are also three types of floatation devices, which is comforting. The boat is fairly large, but three Japanese participants turned green from seasickness, so it might be a good idea to take medication beforehand. Overall, it was very good, but one downside was that the docking location was at the far end on the left side of the harbor, and there was no explanation, so I had to search around. During busy times, the parking lot is at the aquarium above the harbor. In December, the weather seems to be bad, and we couldn't go to Molokini due to strong winds, so we went to a different spot, but everyone seemed to have a good time.
日本人以外が多く、英語が主のツアーですが、スタッフのタカコさんが日本語で丁寧に説明してくれるので安心です。朝食はケーキや甘いパンとフルーツで軽くですが、飲物は十分出してくれますし、ランチは美味しかったようです。(私は船酔いで食べられず!)
ハンバーガー、ホットドック等、数種類から1つ選びます。飲物はコーラ、ビール等十分にもらえます。トイレは男女別に1つづつあり。浮具も3種類あり、安心です。まずまず大きい舟ですが、日本人は3人船酔いで青い顔になりましたので、薬飲んで行ったほうがいいかも。とても良かったのですが、1つ難点としては、舟の停泊場所がハーバーの左手一番奥で、説明がなかったので探し回りました。混み合う時は駐車場はハーバーの上にある水族館のところを使います。12月は天気が悪いようで、モロキニは強風で行けず、別のポイントとなりましたが、みなさん楽しそうでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
Reviewed by: temt
We were blessed with good weather, and it was a fun tour that we could participate in with peace of mind. I was surprised by the phone call the day before regarding the change in tour time (all in English), but I managed to understand and get through it. On the day of the tour, it was great that a Japanese staff member was on board to provide detailed advice.
好天にも恵まれ、安心して参加できるツアーで、楽しい時間でした。
前日にツアー時間変更の電話連絡(全て英語)には驚きましたが、なんとか理解して乗り切りましたが。
当日は、日本人スタッフも乗船いただき細かなアドバイスもあり良かったです。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Chicago snowbirds
We had a great trip. It was a little difficult to find the location to park and we had to circle the parking lot a few times to find the dock. Fortunately it was New Years Day and at 8:30AM so the dock was not too crowded. For reference, it is close to the rest room facilities.
The boat was clean and the sailing started on time. kipper tom was very entertaining and knowledgeable, and held a conversation throughout the trip. He provided information about the whales, and also about what to do and where to eat in Hawaii. We saw many whales and a turtle. Even though the catamaran was a small and low boat, the waves are huge so not suitable activity if you have motion sickness. I heard that some passengers took dramamine, which I highly recommend. Great for a family activity of good sailors.
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| Packages: | Day Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/01 |
Reviewed by: マハロ☆
We visited Hawaii for our honeymoon and signed up for this tour to create wonderful memories.
We boarded the bus at 6 AM while it was still dark. Inside the bus, our guide Minako kindly explained the highlights of Oahu, the types of dolphins, precautions, and how to use the equipment. For those prone to motion sickness, they provided ginger tablets. They also inquired about renting wetsuits. The rental fee is $10, but I think it's a good idea to rent one for comfort and safety.
After an hour, we finally began boarding to meet the dolphins! The weather was good on the day we participated, but the wind was strong, and we were heading to a different spot than usual.
With some anxiety about whether we would see any dolphins, we set off on our dolphin search! As we scanned the area, we heard our guide shout, "There they are!!" and we all quickly put on our fins and entered the water. We approached quietly to avoid splashing and scaring the dolphins away. Struggling with the unfamiliar fins, we couldn't see them up close this time… and we got back on the boat.
After a few minutes of moving, we encountered a large group of dolphins again! Waiting for the signal, we entered the water. It was hard to keep up, and I thought we might miss them again, but then we heard our guide say, "Look down!" When I looked down, I saw a graceful school of dolphins swimming below! From then on, we were able to swim alongside the dolphins up close, and it was truly moving.
Swimming with the dolphins marked the end of our first hour. Next, we moved to encounter turtles (the second hour). During the move, we encountered several groups of dolphins, which was a lot of fun.
When we arrived at the spot, everyone snorkeled around, searching in their own way. There were many small fish swimming around, and while we were enjoying the search, suddenly a turtle appeared right in front of us! It was of medium size, but very cute, and I was moved to see it up close, almost within reach.
The staff and guides were all very friendly, making the tour enjoyable. On the way back on the bus, we could purchase photos taken by the photographer, so we could relax and fully enjoy the experience without worrying about taking pictures ourselves.
I participated in several tours, but this was the most memorable one during our trip! I highly recommend it for anyone traveling to Hawaii.
新婚旅行でハワイを訪れ、素敵な思い出を作りたくてこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
まだ暗い、朝6時にバスに乗り込み出発です。
バスの中では、ガイドのミナコさんがオアフ島の見所や、イルカの種類や注意事項、用具の使用方法など丁寧に説明してくれます。
酔いやすい方用にジンジャーの酔い止めも下さいました。
ウェットスーツのレンタル希望もこちらで聞かれます。
レンタル料は10ドルですが、借りておくと、寒く無く安全で安心出来るので良いと思います。
1時間後いよいよ、イルカに会いに乗船開始!
私達が参加した日は天候は良かったのですが、風が強くいつもと違うスポットに向かうとの事。
会えるか不安の中、いざイルカ探しの旅へ!
居ないなぁ〜とあたりを見渡すと…ガイドさんのいたー!!という声と合図と共に一斉にフィンをつけて海の中へ。
イルカが逃げてしまうとの事で極力水しぶきを挙げないように近づきます。
慣れないフィンに苦戦し、この時は間近で見られず…再び乗船。
移動する事数分、又してもイルカの大群が!
合図をまって海の中へ。なかなか追いつけず、又ダメかぁ〜と思っていたら、下見て!のガイドさんの声!
下を見ると、優雅に泳ぐイルカの大群が!
それからは間近にイルカ達と一緒に泳ぐ事も出来、本当に感激しました。
イルカと一緒に泳ぐ。ここでイルカ中学1時間目が終了です。
次は亀と出会うべく移動です(2時間目)
移動中も何頭何十頭とイルカの大群に出会い、大変楽しめました。
スポットにつくと、皆思い思いに辺り周辺をシュノーケリングしながら、探します。
小さい魚も沢山泳いでいて、楽しみながらさがしていると、突然目の前に亀先生が!
中位の大きさでしたが、とても可愛いく、手で触れそうな程近くで見る事が出来て感動しました。
スタッフさん、ガイドさん、皆さんとても気さくな方達で楽しくツアーに参加出来ました。
帰りのバスの中で、カメラマンさんが撮った写真も購入する事が出来ますので、写真を取らなきゃと慌てず思い切り楽しめます。
いくつかツアーに参加しましたが、旅行中で一番心に残ったツアーでした!
ハワイ旅行の際には是非☆お勧めです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/10:30出発プラン<ワイキキ送迎> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/10 |
Reviewed by: NISHI
I signed up for the Waikiki shuttle plan. As mentioned in the reviews, the driver did not speak Japanese. The tour was scheduled for 7 AM, but they arrived promptly at 5:30 AM to pick us up. On the boat, we were the only Japanese people. All the explanations were in English, and without any Japanese guidance, the tour started.
On the first try, we went to the ocean cage with seven people. A family that joined us seemed to have requested a video, and since the staff was throwing food into the water, we were able to see the fish eating, which was great timing. The following group did not have food thrown in.
After coming out of the water, while waiting for the next two groups to experience their turn, it was very cold to stay in our swimsuits. I used the skirt I brought to change, but there is no private space on the boat, so those who want to change should think of something. If it were warm, swimsuits would be fine, but in December, the wind was cold, and I couldn't stay in my swimsuit.
I completely forgot to bring motion sickness medication, so I was anxious, but for some reason, I was totally fine. However, my friend seemed to be struggling with seasickness inside the cage. Out of about 20 people, only 2 or 3 were feeling sick. I wonder if Westerners have a constitution that doesn't get seasick? (laughs) After the tour, I wanted to do some sightseeing in Haleiwa, so I declined the ride back and we disbanded at the port. There was no discount on the price. (laughs)
ワイキキ送迎プランにて申し込みました。
ホテルへのお迎えにはクチコミ通り、日本語不可のドライバーさん。
7時からのツアーでしたが5時半にきちんとお迎えに来てくれました。
船に乗っても、日本人は私たちだけでした。
説明もすべて英語。特に日本語の案内も見る事なく
ツアーはスタート。
1番目のトライで7人で海のケージへ。
一緒入った家族がビデオを依頼したらしく、スタッフさんが海へ餌を
投入れていたので、それを食べるところが見られたりして
タイミングが良かったです。その後のグループでは
投入れていなかったので。
海から上がり、その後の2グループの体験を待つ間は
水着のままだととても寒かったので
着てきたスカートを利用して着替えましたが
プライベートスペースは船上はありませんので
着替えたい方は、何か考えた方が良いです。
暖かければ、水着でも良いのでしょうが、12月では
風が冷たく、水着ではいられませんでした。
酔い止め薬をすっかりと忘れて行ってしまったので
不安でしたが、私はなぜか全く平気でしたが
友人がケージの中で既に波に酔ってしまい大変そうでした。
20人位いた中で酔っていたのは2.3人でした。
欧米人はあまり酔わない体質なのでしょうか?笑
ツアー後は、ハレイワ観光がしたかったので
送りを断り、港で解散。
金額は値引きはありません。笑
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Mickey
When I first went to the ticket booth, I was told that there was only a different time available. When I went back at that time, I received a coupon that could be used inside for free, which I exchanged for tickets and potato chips on the boat. Once I saw a whale, I started to see them one after another, which was thrilling. However, the most disappointing part was that, although I suddenly encountered a scene where the whale jumped vertically, everyone was starting to get bored and I didn't have my camera ready. I realized the importance of always being prepared with my camera and not giving up on capturing moments.
最初にチケット売り場へ行くと、違う時間しかないとのことで、再度その時間に行ったところ、中で使えるクーポンをタダでもらえ船の中でチケットとポテトチップスなどと交換できた。クジラは、1度みえると次々と見え出し感動したが、もっとも残念だったのは、よく写真にあるような垂直に飛び上がる場面が突然出くわしたものの、みんなそろそろ飽きてきたころなので、カメラを構えていなかったことです。なにごともあきらめずカメラをずっと構えている心がけが必要と痛感しました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/29 |
Reviewed by: タカちゃん
Four days ago, my family graduated from Dolphin Junior High. I had heard that the sea was very cold, so I wore a rash guard. We gathered early in the morning, around 6 AM, and after about an hour on the bus, we arrived at the port. We also borrowed wetsuits and set off. Within just 5 to 10 minutes on the boat, we spotted the dolphins.
Under the guidance of the class representative, we started snorkeling and quickly encountered dozens of dolphins. It was so exciting to see baby dolphins as well. I couldn't believe how many dolphins we were able to see...
In the second hour, we also saw many sea turtles. When they came up for air, I could reach out and almost touch them (though of course, I didn't).
At the end, we were even able to see a whale from the boat. It was such an exhilarating experience. The class representative's explanations were interesting, and I purchased a DVD of the photos taken for $50, which I don't think is expensive at all. The quality is beautiful, and it's hard to capture those moments on my own.
We arrived at the hotel by lunchtime, so while waking up early was tough, we made great use of our time. I highly recommend it. My family of three is still buzzing with excitement. Next time, we're aiming for Dolphin University!
4日前に家族でイルカ中学を卒業してきました。
海が非常に冷たいと口コミであったので、ラッシュガードも着用して臨みました。
朝が早く6時過ぎに集合。眠いなか、約1時間バスに揺られて港に到着。スウェットスーツも借りて、いざ出港。 ボートに揺られてわずか5~10分でイルカ先生発見。
すぐに学級委員の指示のもと、シュノーケリング開始。 すぐに数十匹のイルカ先生に会えました。
子供のイルカも見れて、とても興奮。
こんなにイルカがたくさん見れるなんて・・・
さらに2時間目にはホヌにもたくさん会えました。
呼吸するために上にあがってくるホヌに手を伸ばしたら触れるくらいでした。
(もちろん触ってはいませんが)
最後は船内でなんとクジラを見ることができたのです。
すごく興奮した授業でした。
学級委員の説明も面白く、また写真を撮ってもらったものを50ドルでDVDを購入しましたが、わたしは決して高くないと思います。きれいな仕上がりで、なかなか自分では撮れません。お昼にはホテルに到着するので、早起きはつらいけどもとても時間も有効に使えます。是非おすすめです。
家族3人いまだに興奮が冷めない状態です。 次回はイルカ大学入学だ!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
I had been very interested in this tour after seeing its popularity and reviews. The price was a bit high, so I hesitated, but when I checked again at the last minute, I found out they were offering a promotion for one person free, so I decided to sign up!
I was worried, "Isn't the sea cold in December?" Even after reading reviews, I wasn't sure, so I thought I would write about my experience this time!
During the day, it was warm enough to sweat under the strong sunlight. I wondered if it would be okay at night, but it was really cold due to the strong winds. The organizer mentioned, "Today the wind is particularly strong."
I read that those who are prone to seasickness should take motion sickness medication, so I took some. I was really anxious, so instead of the recommended two pills, I took three!
■ One hour from the meeting time to departure
■ One hour from departure to the snorkeling spot
There wasn't any specific information about how long we would wait. I would have liked to know what time we were departing. Also, the driver was not Japanese, so all the instructions along the way were in English.
The wind was cold, the boat rocked a lot, and the height differences were extreme. Without the motion sickness medication, I think I would have been 120% seasick!!
Many people were vomiting on the way there...
When we arrived at the site and the boat stopped, it rocked even more, making it difficult to stand.
Initially, I didn't feel much cold in the water. We all held onto a square fence while snorkeling! The manta rays were incredibly friendly, doing backflips just above us! It was amazing to see their mouths wide open! I even experienced the thrill of feeling like I might get sucked in! Their big, round eyes were so cute! I brought an underwater camera, but it was too dark to capture anything... It's a shame I can't upload any photos, but the experience is firmly etched in my memory!
I think we were in the water for quite a long time! However, after a while, it did get cold. One person who was holding onto the same fence started to feel unwell and had to get out.
Based on information from the reception at our accommodation, I heard it could get "really cold," so I brought an ultra-light down jacket.
After getting back on the boat, I changed into a T-shirt and my ultra-light down jacket in the restroom. During that time, my partner also got sick. He said he felt nauseous watching the manta rays spinning around.
It seems that almost all the Japanese participants were affected. The girl next to me was crying and saying, "I want to go home" while vomiting. If you're participating in the winter season, don't forget to bring warm clothing! I also think motion sickness medication is essential!
P.S. If you're lucky, you might encounter dolphins.
I think it would be amazing to participate on a day with good weather! We also want to join again next time when it's warm and there’s no wind!
【参加日⇒2014.12.27】
人気度やクチコミを見て、とても気になっていたツアーでした。
金額が張るので悩んでいたのですが、ぎりぎりにもう一度覗いたら、モニターがやってて1人分無料になるとのことで申し込みを決意しました(^^)
「12月の海って寒くないのか?」と心配していました。クチコミを見ても、よく分からなかったので、私はこの度書こうと思います!
日中は日焼けするほどの日差しで汗ばむ気温です。夜も平気なのかな?と思ったら、風が強く心底寒かったですw
開催者曰く、「今日は特別風が強い」とのことでした。
船酔い等心配な方は酔い止めをと書いてあったので、飲んで行きました。すごく不安だったので、2錠のところを3錠飲みました(*>_<)
■集合時間から出発まで1時間
■出発からシュノーケリングの場所まで1時間
どれくらい待つとかのお知らせは特にありませんでした。何時発なのか、一言欲しかったです。
また、途中の注意事項等も運転手の方が日本人ではないからか英語のみです。
風が冷たく、船もものすごく揺れ、高低差が半端なかったです。
酔い止めがなければ、120%酔っていたと思います!!
行きの船から嘔吐している人多数・・・
現地について、船を止めると、もっと船が揺れ、立つのが困難な程でした。
海中は、はじめはさほど寒さを感じません。
四角い柵のようなものをみんなで持ってシュノーケリングをしました!
マンタはすごく人懐こいのか、お腹すれすれに背面ターンしてくれます!
口の中まで丸見えで感動します!吸い込まれるんじゃないかという迫力も体験できました!!
つぶらな瞳がとてもキュートでしたo(^-^)o
水中カメラを持っていったのですが、真っ暗で何も写っていませんでした…何がいけなかったのだろう…写真をアップできないのは残念ですが、脳裏にしっかり焼きついています♪
結構長い時間海にいたと思います!
しかし、やはり長時間入水していると寒くなってきます。
同じ柵に捕まっていた方が具合が悪くなり、上がることになりました。
宿泊先の受付の方の情報で、「本当に寒い」という事を伺ったので、ウルトラライトダウンを持参しました。
船に上がってから、お手洗いで上半身を脱ぎ、Tシャツとウルトラライトダウンに着替えました。
その間に、彼も吐いていました(^_^;)
マンタがくるくる回転するのを見て酔ってしまったそうです。
日本人?はほぼ全滅だったそうです。
隣の女の子も「早く帰りたい」と泣きながら吐いていました。
冬の季節に参加する際は、防寒グッズを忘れずに☆彡
また、酔い止めも必須だと思います!
P.S.運が良いと、イルカに出会えるそうです。
天気の良い時に参加すれば最高だと思います!
私たちも次は風がなく暖かい時期に参加したいとおもいますW
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: くんつ
I participated in whale watching, knowing it was the season for it. After being picked up from our hotel in Waikiki, we arrived at Kewalo Basin in about 15 minutes. Since it was morning, there was hardly any wind, and I felt relieved that we could set sail without worrying too much about seasickness. Out of the 15 people on board, half were Japanese, and there were many families with children.
After we set sail, we could see the hotels of Waikiki from the sea, which heightened our excitement, and we were very satisfied to see Diamond Head backlit by the morning glow. Suddenly, a flying fish zipped by in front of us, and the boat erupted with cheers. About 15 minutes after boarding, when we looked in the direction pointed out with “OVER THERE,” we spotted them—whales! According to the explanation, there were two mother and calf pairs that come to warm Hawaii for raising their young during this season before moving on to Alaska or Canada. I readied my camera and captured the scene of them spouting water, and after a few tries, one of them slapped its tail. After that, it dove deep, and nothing happened for over five minutes. They moved away.
As we waited for the next sighting, unexpectedly, we saw a spout from a different direction... After witnessing such scenes more than three times, we returned to port, feeling a bit reluctant to leave the whales. According to the captain, the whale watching season is from December to April. We were lucky to see them multiple times today. The day before, they hadn’t been spotted, and it seems December is still early for them. I truly felt that luck played a part in this experience. By the way, in the afternoon, there was an astonishing downpour. I really felt lucky to have spent such a fortunate time.
ホエールウォッチングの時期であることを知り、参加しました。
ワイキキのホテルからピックアップ後、約15分でケワロ湾に到着。午前中ということで、風もほとんどなく、酔い止めが少し心配な私たちにも安心して出航できそう。いっしょに乗船した15名のうち、半分が日本人でした。子供連れが多かったです。
出航後、ワイキキのホテル群を海上から見ることができ、ワクワク感がさらに増し、朝焼けの中、逆光のダイヤモンドヘッドにも大満足。すると、目前にトビウオがぴゅーんと。船内は歓声が沸く。乗船後、約15分後”OVER THERE”指さす方向を見ると、いました。くじら君たち。説明によると親子2頭、この時期は、子育てのため温かいハワイにやってきて、その後アラスカやカナダ方面に移動するという。カメラを構えて、潮吹きのシーンを撮ると何度目かにしっぽをパチンとする。しっぽパチンからは、深く潜ってしまい、5分以上何も起こらない。移動してしまうのだ。
次はどこから、待っていると全く予期せぬとこから、潮が・・・こんな光景を3度以上見て1時間半後、くじらに名残惜しさをもちながら寄港。
キャプテンによると12月から4月がホエールウォッチングのシーズン。今日は何度も見ることができてラッキー。前日は見られなかったとのこと、12月はまだ早いらしい。運もあるのだなとつくづく感じました。ちなみに午後は、びっくりするくらいのスコール。本当にラッキー、ラッキーの時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Yoko
It was just my daughter and me participating. We were the only Japanese people there. It was not a problem that I didn't understand much English. I was looking for snorkeling without the need to wear a life jacket, so I could dive freely, and the staff was nearby. There were also buoy-like floaties, which should provide reassurance for those who are not confident swimmers. If you're feeling anxious, relaxing on the boat might be a good option as well. The staff also joined us in snorkeling and made it enjoyable. The sailing after snorkeling was fantastic. The view of Waikiki from the sea was a luxurious experience that is hard to come by. I will definitely participate again next time.
娘と二人での参加でした。日本人は私達だけでした。英語があまり理解出来なくても問題はありませんでした。ライフジャケットを着なくても良いシュノーケルを探していましたので、自由に潜れますし、スタッフも近くにいてくれますし、棒のような浮き輪もありますので、泳ぎに自信のない方にも安心なのではないでしょうか。もし不安であれば、船上でゆっくりくつろぐのも良いのでは…。スタッフの方も一緒に潜り楽しませてくれました。シュノーケルの後のセーリングも最高でした。海から眺めるワイキキ、
なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: shironekoshirocan964
I might have had too high expectations for the mystery of the ocean, but the underwater visibility was low, making it difficult to see the fish and coral.
海の中は神秘的と期待しすぎていたからかもしれないが、海中は、透明度が低く、魚やサンゴがみえにくかった。
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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: | 2014/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Tina
If you take this whale watching cruise you will not be disappointed. We saw several whales breach along with spinner dolphins and sea turtles. We had a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Y・K
Since the season has just started, it was initially quite difficult to spot any whales. Just when I was about to give up, the captain shouted, "Look!" and we were able to see two whales (maybe a mother and calf?). Thanks to the staff, we were able to see several more whales afterward. The professional eye is truly amazing! I was thrilled to clearly see the spouting, fins, and backs of the whales. I was surprised that we could see them up so close.
Since there were only a few of us, it didn't feel cramped at all. We could go up on the deck or sit back and relax in our own spots. There was a good selection of drinks, including orange, pineapple, and guava juices, as well as carbonated beverages, and I heard you could get alcohol for just $2. Snacks were also provided, and we could help ourselves freely.
The views of Hawaii from the boat, including Diamond Head and the rainbow over Oahu, were absolutely beautiful, and I was never bored while searching for whales. I had such a wonderful time that I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.
シーズンに入ったばかりなせいか、初めはなかなかクジラが見つかりませんでした。
今日はだめかなぁ・・・、と諦めかけていた時、キャプテンの「Look!」の一声。2頭のクジラ(親子かな?)の姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後もスタッフさんのおかげで数回クジラの姿を目にすることができました。
やっぱり、プロの目はすごいですね!
潮吹きの様子や尾びれ、背中などはっきり見ることが出来て感激です。あんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、びっくりしました。
少人数なので狭い思いをすることもなく、デッキに上がってみたり座ってのんびりしたり、思い思いの場所でリラックスして楽しむことが出来ました。オレンジやパイナップル、グァバなどのジュースや炭酸飲料など飲み物も充実してましたし、2ドルでアルコールもいただけるそうです。お菓子なども用意されていて、自由につまむことが出来ました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやオアフ島に架かる虹など、船から見えるハワイの景色もとても綺麗でしたし、クジラを探す間も全く退屈しませんでした。とても楽しく過ごすことができたので、また機会があれば是非参加したいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Brad
What a great trip. These guys are the best. It's a really good deal for the amount of time spent on the water and to have a crew that keeps you this entertained. I highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the evening event in late December. It was a bit chilly.
I got seasick, possibly due to the rain the day before. Even those who usually don't get seasick might feel more comfortable bringing medication.
There was a Japanese instructor who provided explanations, so even though the surroundings were filled with Westerners, I had a great time. I snorkeled with a few dolphins offshore, which became a memorable experience in Hawaii.
I couldn't eat at all because of the seasickness, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't allow us to take food home.
12月下旬夕方の会に参加しました。少し肌寒い。
前日が雨の影響か船酔いしました。普段酔わない方も薬持っていた方が安心かも。
日本人のインストラクターの
方もいて説明などもしていただけたので、周囲は欧米人ばかりでしたが楽しめました。
イルカ数匹と沖合でのシュノーケリング。ハワイの思い出になりました。
船酔いのせいでご飯は全く食べれませんでしたが、持ち帰りとかさせてくれればよかったのにとそこだけ少し残念でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Y&T
I participated with my 73-year-old mother.
First of all, I was surprised that we were the only two people on a large bus for an hour's ride from Waikiki (laughs).
It was farther than I had imagined, but the driver pointed out landmarks along the way, like "There’s Pearl Harbor," "Moanalua Gardens, Hitachi," and "Outlet," so we enjoyed it (even though it was in English).
When the tour started, we were the only two Japanese participants, and since the staff were locals, I was a bit worried. However, there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, and they explained things clearly, so I felt at ease.
We moved to a spot to see dolphins, and we were able to see their cute figures.
After that, we moved to another point and started snorkeling. My elderly mother also got into the water and enjoyed it for a little while.
However, due to the current, it was difficult to return to the boat quickly. My mother, who wasn't used to fins, seemed scared and was peering into the water while holding onto the boat.
Even so, the water was beautiful and clear, and we could see many fish, which was enjoyable.
After snorkeling, we took a warm shower and had meal time.
We savored hamburgers and fruits.
On the way back to the harbor, we were lucky enough to see a whale, which made us very happy.
What I thought after participating in this tour is that it is not particularly aimed at elderly people.
I wouldn't recommend it if there are small children.
Since it’s not a tour specifically for Japanese people (it’s not overly accommodating; you need to take the initiative to enjoy it, like asking questions), I thought there might be some who wouldn’t enjoy it.
But we had plenty of fun.
Thank you very much.
73歳の母と参加しました。
まず最初にワイキキからの送迎で、大型バスに2人だけで一時間の距離を移動したのには驚きました(笑)
想像してたより遠かったのですが、
ドライバーさんが「あそこ、パールハーバー」とか「モアナルナガーデン、日立」「アウトレット」などと途中で通る名所を教えてくれたので(英語ですが)楽しめました。
ツアーが始まり、日本人は私達2人だけでスタッフも現地の方なので心配しましたが、
お一人日本語ペラペラの方がいて説明や注意など分かりやすく教えて貰い不安は無かったです。
沖に出てドルフィンを見るスポットに移動して、可愛らしい姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後ポイントを移動しシュノーケル開始。
高齢の母も海に入り、少しの時間ですが楽しんでいました。
ですが、水流の関係か直ぐに流されて船に戻るのが大変でした。
フィンに慣れていない母は怖かったらしく、船に掴まりながら水中を覗いてました。
それでも水が綺麗で透明で魚がたくさん観れて楽しんでいました。
シュノーケル後は暖かいシャワーを浴び、ご飯タイム。
ハンバーガーとフルーツを堪能しました。
ハーバーに戻る途中にラッキーなことに鯨も見ることが出来て嬉しかったです。
今回のツアーに参加して思ったのは、どちらかといえば高齢者向けのツアーでは無いこと。
小さい子供がいたらお勧めはしないこと。
日本人向けのツアー(至れり尽くせりでは無い、楽しむためには自分から動く(質問したりとか)ことが必要)では無いので、
楽しめない人もいるかもなぁと思いました。
でも、私達は充分楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Ota
It's a amazing experience!!!
We really recommend!!
Thank you for reviewing your trip.
A Hui Hou!!
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy the whales, but it was very lucky that you were able to see the manta rays! Please come back to search for whales 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。鯨をお楽しみいただけなかったのは大変残念ですが、マンタが見られたのはとてもラッキーでしたね!
また是非鯨を探しにいらしてください!
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課