Reviewed by: Phil Campbell
Nice time and wonderful people from start to finish.
Unique and fun experience evan for seniors such as myself. My older brother and I had a great time.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Stacy Sheridan
the captain gave us an outstanding sailing adventure. the snorkeling at Molokini was only so-so. that was not something he could control. the turtle place he took us to was outstanding. the crew was very helpful and respectful. they served a great meal, and snacks too.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: イルカ大学 卒業生♡
I decided to sign up for this tour right away when I planned a trip to Hawaii with my friends. I had heard that if luck wasn't on our side, we might not encounter dolphins, but swimming with my favorite dolphins has been a dream of mine for a long time, so I was filled with anticipation!
The day before, I called to inform them about the hotel and room where I was staying, and I was very relieved to speak with a Japanese woman.
Then came the long-awaited day. I received a call even before the meeting time, and I wondered what it was about. It turned out that there were few participants for Dolphin Junior High, so we were upgraded to Dolphin University for free!!! I was so happy that my friend and I were overjoyed from the morning.
After being picked up from the hotel, we rode the bus for about an hour. We then transferred to a boat to go search for dolphins. The crew members were all cheerful and funny! It was so much fun!
And then we spotted the dolphins we had been longing to see! We all jumped off the boat immediately and approached the dolphins. It seemed that our class was a lucky day that only happens once every two weeks, as a cute pod of dolphins swam close by without leaving us! Watching the dolphins swim gracefully right in front of us was truly healing and moving. I had brought an underwater camera, so I was able to capture great shots of the dolphins swimming! It was truly, truly a wonderful time. I will never forget it.
Thank you so much to everyone at Dolphin Junior High and Dolphin University!
友達とハワイに行くことになり、真っ先に申し込んだこのツアー。運が悪ければイルカに出会えない事もあると聞いていましたが、大好きなイルカと一緒に泳ぐのはずっと昔からの夢だったので期待を込めて!
前日に泊まっているホテルと部屋を連絡する為に電話しましたが、対応して下さったのが日本人の女性の方でとても安心しました。
そして待ちに待った当日。
集合時間より早く電話がかかってきたので何だろう?と思ったら、イルカ中学への参加者が少なかった為、イルカ大学に無料でアップグレードとのこと!!!嬉しすぎて朝から友人と大はしゃぎでした。
ホテルにピックアップが来てからバスに揺られること約一時間。船に乗り換えてイルカを探しにでかけます。乗組員さん達はみんな陽気で面白い方ばかり!とっても楽しいです!
そして念願のイルカを発見!
すぐにみんなで船から飛び降りて、イルカに接近します。私たちの授業は2週間に1度あるかないか位のラッキーデーだったらしく、可愛いイルカの群れがずーっと近くを離れずに泳いでくれていました!目の前で気持ち良さそうに泳ぐイルカは、本当にみていて癒されるし、感動しました。水中カメラを持っていっていたので、泳いでるイルカの姿もばっちり撮影することができました!本当に本当に、素敵な時間でした。一生忘れません。
イルカ中学、イルカ大学のみなさん
本当に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☆ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/19 |
Reviewed by: hiro&china
The endlessly blue sky and the crystal-clear emerald sea where you can see the bottom. Swimming alongside the lively wild dolphins in such a wonderful Hawaiian sea created truly unforgettable memories. As first-time snorkelers, everything was a new experience for us, but thanks to the generous support from the staff, we were able to enjoy it safely. When we signed up, we had concerns about whether we would actually see wild dolphins and if we would feel unwell, but those worries faded away in the face of the stunning scenery and the dolphins that healed us. The staff informed us that wild dolphins live over 20 years longer than those kept in aquariums, and it made sense to me that they would thrive in such a wonderful environment. When sea turtles and tropical fish approached us without any signs of fear, it felt like we were naturally swimming as part of that ocean. There are many tours that are worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime, but I think there are not many that make you want to experience them again. If we come back to Hawaii, we would love to re-enroll in Dolphin School.
どこまでも青い空と底が見えるほど透明度の高いエメラルドの海。元気に泳ぐ野生のイルカ達とそんな素晴らしいハワイの海を一緒に泳げて、本当に最高の思い出が出来ました。シュノーケル初体験の私達は、何から何まで初めて尽くしでしたが、手厚いサポートのスタッフの皆さんのお陰で、無事に体験する事が出来ました。参加を申し込んだ時は、野生のイルカにそんなに都合よく会えるのか?体調不良にならないか?など不安もありましたが、そんな心配や不安は感じる暇もないほど素晴らしい景色とイルカ達に癒されました。スタッフの方に、野生のイルカは水族館に飼育されているイルカに比べて20年以上長生きすると教わり、なるほどこれだけ素晴らしい環境でのびのび生きられたらそうなるなと納得でした。ウミガメや熱帯魚も人間を警戒する様子もなく、目の前まで近づいてきた時は、自分たちがその海の一員として自然と一体になって泳いでいる様な感覚でした。人生で一度でも体験すれば良いツアーはいっぱいありますが、もう一度体験したいと思えるツアーはそんなに多くないと思います。私たちはまたハワイに来たらイルカ中学に再入学したいと思います。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/15 |
Reviewed by: m&m
I went to Hawaii for my wedding and honeymoon. I decided to participate in a dolphin encounter to create lasting memories from my time in Hawaii.
Although the meeting time was early at 6:10 AM, I was able to catch a little sleep on the bus.
I was taken care of by Sue, and I had a really enjoyable time! I listened carefully to the instructions on the bus, and upon arrival, we moved to a spot on the boat where we could see dolphins. It's recommended to keep your belongings in a waterproof bag, like a plastic bag, just in case they get wet.
While there are chances you might not see dolphins, the class I participated in was very lucky, and we encountered a pod of nearly 70 dolphins multiple times, getting to see them up close! From the boat, we could also see dolphins swimming alongside us! Swimming with the dolphins (or rather, seeing them underwater) was a dream come true, and I was extremely satisfied!
Additionally, during the second hour, we were able to see sea turtles up close. It was my first experience seeing sea turtles this close.
However, since you have to swim on your own, it's best to let someone know if you're not comfortable with that.
The weather was great all day, and the water clarity was excellent! Meeting dolphins and sea turtles was the highlight of my trip!
挙式&ハネムーンでハワイへ行きました。
ハワイでの思い出になるものを、と思いイルカ中学に参加することにしました。
朝は6時10分集合と早いですが、バスの中でも少し眠ることができます。
スーさんにお世話になりましたが、とっても楽しく過ごすことができました!
バスの中で注意事項をきちんと聞き、到着すると船でイルカの出るスポットへ移動です。
荷物は水に濡れても大丈夫なように、ビニールバッグ等に入れておくことがオススメです。
イルカに会えない等もあるようですが、参加したクラスはとっても運が良く、70頭近くのイルカの群れに何度も遭遇し、間近で見ることが出来ました!!
船上からも、並走して泳ぐイルカをみることが出来ました!!
イルカの群れと一緒に泳ぐ(実際には海中で見る)ことは夢のまた夢だったので、大満足です!!
また、二時間目にはウミガメも間近で見ることができました。
こんなにも近くでウミガメを見たのは初めての経験でした。
ただ、自力で泳ぐので、苦手なかったはきちんと申し出た方がいいです。
終日、お天気にも恵まれ、海の透明度も最高!
イルカ・ウミガメにも会えて、最高でした!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/16 |
Reviewed by: うさあや
It became a lifelong memory☆☆
We were so moved when a large group of dolphins swam beneath us!!
The guide, who was a very cheerful lady, made it a lot of fun!!
一生の思い出になりました☆☆
自分たちの、下にイルカの群れが沢山通り過ぎて行ってすっっっっごく感動しました!!
案内をしてくれた、お姉さんもとても元気で楽しかったです!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: mimichan
I was hoping that Sea Life Park would have a bit more content. However, I was satisfied to be able to play with the dolphins. I wish the playtime could be longer!
シーライフパークはもう少し内容が充実しているかな?と思っていました。
でも、イルカと遊べて満足です。もっと遊べる時間が長いといいのになあー!と思いました。
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/22 |
Reviewed by: コッコ
This was my several times visiting Hawaii, and since there was a whale watching tour available, I signed up with high expectations.
We were able to see the whales spouting water and occasionally showing their tails in a location not far from Honolulu, but there were no jumps or anything like that; it felt more like they were swimming gracefully, which lacked a bit of excitement. So, I was a bit disappointed...
However, the weather was nice, and I didn't have to worry about seasickness. Among the boats around us, the Star of Honolulu was the largest and most stylish!
Next time, I definitely want to see them jump and get my revenge!
何度目かのハワイで、ホエールウォッチングの設定がある時でしたので、期待して申込ました。
ホノルルからさほど離れていない場所で潮を吹くところや尾びれをちらっと見せたりと見ることは出来ましたが、ジャンプするとかは無く優雅に泳いでる感じで迫力に欠けたかなという事で、う~ん!少し残念・・・
でも、お天気も良く船酔いする心配もなく、周りにいた船のなかでは一番大きくてカッコイイスターオブホノルル号でした!
次回はぜひジャンプを身にリベンジしたいです。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Marisa
As soon as I walked on to the Spirit of Aloha boat, I knew it was going to be a good time. It wasn't too full, and it allowed for more room and comfort on the ride. Captain Dustin gave us a run down of the tour, and gave us free reign of the boat (less the Captain's chair of course). Masa helped us with our gear and Brad swam out to the snorkel spot with us. Yes, Brad knows where the turtles are. We saw tons of turtles, all with big personalities that were bigger than there shells. We twice got to see a turtle swim up to the surface! I never expected to see such humongous turtles. I named one of them Soldier because he was missing one flipper and the shell was pretty damaged, but he swam quite happily. I saw a pair of turtles even hold fins like buddies. It was too cute. The water was perfect and it was a beautiful day. We got back on the boat and Brad helped us with lunch. I highly recommend this snorkel cruise!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Cara
It was a fantastic experience! We loved every minute of it! Snorkeling with turtles was amazing! Would definitely recommend! Great tour and fun activity
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/05 |
Reviewed by: ともひろ
Going to Hawaii and meeting dolphins was a completely new experience for me. When I think of Hawaii, I think of the "beautiful ocean," and I had a strong desire to see "wild dolphins" in that stunning, vast sea, so I signed up for this option.
On the way to the harbor, the guide explained the diving location and the types of dolphins we would encounter. They also briefly talked about the city and its tourist attractions. The guide was Japanese, very cheerful, straightforward, and easy to talk to.
Once we arrived at the harbor, to avoid wasting time, a lecture was held on the bus. We learned how to put on life jackets and how to signal in case of an emergency. Thanks to the prior instructions, I was able to smoothly determine what to do upon arrival at the harbor. Additionally, I was asked on the bus whether I wanted to wear a wetsuit, which I learned could also serve as a warm layer, so I decided to wear it. My husband chose not to wear one, but since the weather was nice, he didn't feel cold afterward. There were no issues with sunburn either.
Upon arriving at the harbor and boarding a small boat, there were two staff members: one was a photographer and the other was the captain, both of whom spoke a bit of Japanese and were improving their language skills day by day. After a few minutes of sailing, we reached our destination and witnessed something large jumping out of the water. Yes, it was the dolphins we were looking for.
Not just one, but dozens of dolphins were leaping and showing off their presence while waiting for us. Excited, we immediately jumped into the sea. We had an agreement to always stay close to the guide and to signal immediately if anything happened.
When we dove in, it wasn't the dolphins coming to us; we were the ones going to find them, searching desperately underwater. The guide went ahead to the location where the dolphins were and signaled us, and we swam towards them. When we got close to the guide, we could see a group of dolphins (dozens of them) swimming gracefully. It was difficult to approach them, and we could only observe from about three meters away, swimming alongside them. Some lucky individuals had dolphins come close enough to touch, reaching out their hands.
According to the guide, there are times when the dolphins swim slowly and times when they swim quickly. After all, they are wild dolphins... We had two chances to dive and meet the dolphins! During the first attempt, I could barely keep up with the guide. When we reached the area where the dolphins were, they disappeared quickly, and I couldn't see them well. After returning to the boat and moving to a different location, we had a second chance! By the second attempt, I had gotten used to swimming with the fins on my feet. I was able to reach the guide more easily, increasing the number of times I saw the dolphins and allowing me to swim with them a lot. The dolphins also swam in groups, and we could see five or six at a time. While diving nearby, I could even hear the dolphins making sounds like "kyu-kyu." I was able to swim alongside them, matching their direction, and I was extremely satisfied!
ハワイへ行くこと、イルカに会いに行くこと、全て初めての体験でした。
ハワイと言えば「きれいな海」そんなきれいな広い海で「野生のイルカ」が見てみたいと言う強い気持ちを持ちこのオプションに申し込みました。
港へ行くまでは、バスの中でガイドさんが当日潜る海の場所やイルカの種類の説明。また、市内について(観光名所)を軽く話してくださいました。ガイドさんは日本人の方で、とても明るく、サバサバしていて、とても話しやすかったです。
港に着いてからモタモタし、時間を無駄にしてしまわない為に、バスの中で、レクチャーが行われました。
ライフジャケットの付け方、緊急時に備えてのサインの出し方。事前に教えてくださったお蔭で、港に着いてまずは何をしなくてはいけないのか自分で判断することができスムーズに行動ができました。それと、バスの中でウエットスーツを着るか着ないかを聞かれ、防寒着にもなると言うのも聞いたので私は着用しました。夫の方は着用はしませんでしたが、天気も良かった為もあり、終了後も寒がることなく過ごせました。日焼けの方も問題はなかったです。
港に着き、小型船に乗ると、スタッフさんがあと2人。その方々は外人の方で、1人はカメラマンさんで、もう1人は船長さんでした。片言の日本語を話し、日に日に日本語が上手になっているそうですw
船を走らせること、数分後、目的の場所に着くと、何か大きな物体が飛び跳ねるのを目の当たりに。そう、目的のイルカです。
一頭だけではなく数十頭ものイルカが代わる代わる回転しながら飛び跳ね存在感をアピールして私たちを待っていました。
テンションマックスの私たちはすぐさま海へ。
ここでの約束として、常に団体行動としてガイドさんのそばから離れないこと。何かあったらすぐにサインを送ること。を守りながらイルカに会いにいきました。
潜って見ると、イルカが会いに来てくれるのではなく、私たちがイルカに会いに行くというスタンスで、必死に海の中を探し回りました。また、ガイドさんが先にイルカのいる位置まで行ってくれ、私たちに合図をし、私たちはガイドさん目がけて常に泳いでいました。
ガイドさんのそばに行くとイルカの集団(何十頭)が優雅に泳いでいるのを目にできました。近づくことは難しく3メートルぐらい離れた位置で見れて、一緒に泳ぐという形でした。運がよく自分の近くまでイルカが来てくれたという方もいて、その方は手を伸ばせば触れれる距離だったそうです。
ガイドさん曰く、ゆっくり泳いでくれる時と、スピードが早い時があるみたいです。なんせ、野生のイルカなので。。。
イルカに会いに潜れるチャンスは2回!!一回目はガイドさんについていくのがやっと。イルカのいる場所まで行ってイルカが見えたと思ったらすぐにいなくなってしまい、ゆっくり、じっくりと見えませんでした。一度船に上がり、船の位置を移動してから2回目のチャレンジ!!2回目には足についているフィンで泳ぐことにも慣れてきました。すぐにガイドさんの所にも行けるようになり、イルカを見る回数も増え、たくさん一緒に泳ぐことができました。イルカの方も常に団体行動をしており、一回につき5、6頭も見れました。近くで潜っていると、「キュ~キュ~」と言うようなイルカの鳴き声まで耳にできるように。イルカの真上でイルカの泳ぐ向きに合わせ、並走して泳ぐことができ、とってもとっても大満足でした!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Reviewed by: hitomi inoguchi
I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon.
The tour instructor was very friendly, kind, and cheerful. They congratulated us, saying, "Is it your honeymoon? Congratulations!" and we were able to enjoy ourselves throughout the bus ride.
The captain and the photographer were also very bright and energetic, and we had a truly enjoyable time☆
As for the dolphins, we encountered them surprisingly quickly after boarding. It seems that the dolphins in the area we were guided to tend to swim in groups, and we were able to see nearly 20 dolphins up close! I was really happy and moved because I never expected to see so many dolphins so close.
After that, the captain steered the boat so we could swim with the dolphins again, and we were able to swim near them several times.
Not only that, but I was also able to swim with sea turtles and colorful tropical fish, which made me very satisfied☆
I highly recommend this to everyone going to Hawaii. You will surely have a wonderful experience!
I also want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much.
ハワイにはハネムーンで行きました。
ツアーのインストラクターの方はとても気さくで親切な、明るい方でした。
「ハネムーンですか?おめでとうございます!」とお祝いしてくださり、
バスの移動中も終始楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
船長さん、カメラマンさんもとても明るく元気な方で本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました☆
肝心のイルカはというと、乗船してから驚くほどすぐに出会うことが出来ました。
案内していただいたエリアに生息するイルカは群れで行動する習慣があるそうで、
なんと20頭近くのイルカを間近で見ることが出来ました!
あんなに近くで、しかもあんなにたくさんのイルカに会えるとは思っていなかったので
本当に嬉しく、感激でした。
その後も、船長さんがイルカと再び泳げるよう舵を取ってくださり、何度か近くで泳ぐことが出来ました。
それだけでなく、ウミガメやカラフルな熱帯魚とも泳げて大満足です☆
ハワイに行かれる皆さんにぜひぜひお勧めしたいです。
きっと素敵な体験ができますよ!
私もまたハワイに行く際には、参加したいと思います。
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☆ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/11 |
Reviewed by: hana
I was divided into a Japanese group and an English group, and I was able to experience it entirely in Japanese. However, I was unclear about what we were waiting for, as the start time was delayed by about 30 minutes. That was my only complaint. I think the return time is just right for families with children.
日本人グループと英語グループとに分けてくれて、日本語オンリーで体験できました。
ただ、何を待っていたのか不明ですが、始まる時間が30分ほど遅れました。
それだけが不満でした。
帰りの時間も子連れにはちょうどいいと思います。
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Jordan from ohio
Was a good time.. Wish we coulda seen more wildlife but was good
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| Packages: | 1 Hour Adventure (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/13 |
Reviewed by: haha
The stingray tank is not very deep or wide. It’s perfectly fine if you can’t swim, as life jackets and snorkel masks are provided. Although the explanation was in English, the staff provided instructions in Japanese during our visit.
When entering the pool, you should do so quietly and slowly; kicking your feet is absolutely not allowed as it scares the stingrays and fish away. You should wait in the shallow area, which is the stingrays' pathway, and you can touch the stingrays' fins, but not their bellies or backs.
The smooth and soft texture of the stingrays was very pleasant. Additionally, the experience of feeding the fish was truly moving. The instructor handed me some romaine lettuce, and as soon as I held it, the fish gathered around and started eating it with incredible enthusiasm. I could feel them poking at my fingers. Even though I was just floating and being poked by the fish, I felt very relaxed and healed. This is a tour that you can't easily experience elsewhere, so I highly recommend it.
Lockers are available for $3, but there are benches in the area accessible only to tour participants, so I think you can just leave your things there.
This time, I participated in an activity that started at 1:20 PM. I took the first Waikiki Trolley and arrived around 10 AM. I was able to see both the dolphin show and the sea lion show, which was a lot of fun. Since there is no shade for either show, it’s a good idea to bring a parasol. I changed slowly, fed the birds, and returned on the 2:50 PM trolley. The last stop on the Blue Line is Kahala Mall, where I transferred to the Green Line to return to Waikiki.
I tried Dippin' Dots for the first time at the shop. It’s a strange dessert. Definitely give it a try!
エイの水槽は深く、広くはありません。ライフジャケットとシュノーケルマスク着用の為
泳げなくても全く問題ありません。英語での説明ですが私たちの時は、スタッフの方が日本語で注意事項の説明をしてくれました。
プールに入る時はスリ足で静かに入る事・エイや魚が怖がって寄ってこなくなるのでバタ足は絶対しない事・浅瀬になっている所がエイの通り道なので、その場所で待つ事・エイのヒレに触り、お腹と背中は触らない事という内容でした。
エイの滑らかでソフトな感触は気持ちの良いものでした。
又、その後の魚へのエサやり体験が感動モノでした。
インストラクターからサニーレタスを渡されましたが、手に持った瞬間から、魚たちが集まり
凄い勢いで食べ始めました。私の指にもツンツン突く感触が、伝わりました。
ただ浮いていて、魚にツンツンされただけなのに、とてもリラックスでき、癒されました。
なかなか他では体験できないツアーなのでお勧めです。
ロッカーは3ドルですが、ツアー参加者のみ入るスペースにベンチがあるので、そこに置けば
必要無いと思います。
今回、1時20分開始のアクティビティに参加しました。
ワイキキトロリー1便でワイキキを出発し10時頃着きました。
イルカショーとアシカショーも見られました。アシカショーがとっても楽しかったです。
両方とも日影が無いので日傘を持っていくと良いです。ゆっくり着替えをして、鳥に餌をやり2時50発のトロリーで帰ってきました。ブルーラインの最終停留所はカハラモールなのでここでグリーンラインに乗り換えて、ワイキキに戻りました。
売店で売られているドッピンドッツを初めて食べました。不思議なスイーツです。
是非試してみてください。
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| Packages: | エイと遊ぶ!ハワイアン・レイ・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/08 |
Reviewed by: excellent
excellent, lot of fun, recommend to everyone, staff is amazing and helpful, will do it again
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/15 |
Reviewed by: こうとも
On December 30, 2013, I participated with my family of six. Whether or not we encounter whales is purely a matter of luck, so there's nothing we can do about that. What we saw were the distant spouts and the tail of a whale. Unfortunately, we couldn't have an experience that we could truly say was "seeing a whale." The weather was nice, so I comforted myself by thinking of it as a cruise. Since it was early in the morning, we opted for a breakfast plan, but given the price, I didn't have high expectations, and it turned out as expected. There was quite a bit of time before we reached the whale watching point, so it might be nice to have a light snack and drink some coffee while passing the time. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have issues seeing the whales, but it would have been great if we had encountered them. What a shame.
2013/12/30に家族6名で参加しました。くじらに巡り合えるかどうか、こればかりは運ですので仕方ありませんが、見えたのは遠~くのくじらの潮吹きとくじらの尾びれでした。
残念ながら”くじらを見た”と言える体験はできませんでした。お天気はよかったので、クルーズをしたと思って自分をなぐさめました。朝早かったので、朝食つきプランにしましたが、まあこの値段ですし期待はしていませんでしたが予想どおり。くじらのポイントまではけっこう時間があったので、軽く食べてコーヒーでも飲みながら時間をつぶすにはいいのではないでしょうか。人が多すぎてクジラがみえないとかそういうことはなかったので、くじらにさえ出会えていればよかったですね。残念。
Thank you for choosing our cruise. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
この度は私どものクルーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございます。またのご乗船を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Forrest
Husband and daughter loved this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation. This is our 2nd catamaran trip from this harbor but first time with this company. Staff was top notch: knowledgeable about dolphin conservation, friendly, professional. Exceptional all around. My daughter snorkeled with a staff member and he swam to the bottom to get her a shell, cleaned it properly and gave it to her. Husband loved the bar. Only gripe: a lower price should be charged for all under 21 yrs old since they don't get alcohol like the adults do but pay the same price.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Pick-Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: BEAU
I was a wonderful trip. Staffs and all are very nice. I saw couple turtles under water and another during the time we were sailing around the Waikiki area. It was a great time ever.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Raja Family
the hosts were so friendly and informative...they made the extra effort to make sure we saw dolphins...
just a very exciting, pleasant experience :)
Aloha,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are happy you enjoyed coming out with us on the Glass bottom boat, and we hope to see you out with us again soon.
Mahalo,
Ocean Sports Crew
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| Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Yoko
I came to Hawaii as part of my work and participated in a dolphin tour that I had been interested in for a while during my free time. The meeting time was early at 6 AM, but I was able to swim not only with dolphins but also with sea turtles and fish, and I got to experience kayaking as well. Additionally, there was a mini lesson for hula dancing that I could join! It was a half-day tour, and the staff were cheerful and it was a lot of fun. I definitely want to participate again. If I had to mention something, the tour photos were available for purchase on a USB for $60, but when I looked at them later, I realized there weren't many of my photos, so while it was a nice keepsake, I felt it wasn't necessary to buy them.
仕事の一環でハワイに来て、自由時間に以前から興味のあるドルフィンツアーに参加しました。朝6時集合と早いですが、ドルフィンだけでなく、ウミガメや魚と一緒に泳ぐことができましたし、カヤックなども体験できます。それから、フラの体験ミニレッスンにも参加できます!半日のツアーですが、スタッフも明るくて楽しかったです。ぜひ、また参加したいです。敢えて言うなら、ツアーの写真をUSBで60ドルで購入できるのですが、後で見たら自分の写真はあまりなかったので、記念にはなりますが購入の必要はなかったかなと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/26 |
Reviewed by: よしたく
I was taken to a place with sea turtles while snorkeling, and I was able to experience the sensation of swimming alongside them. The moment I surfaced to breathe was very cute.
During sailing, it started to rain, and it was cold...
シュノーケリングはウミガメのいる場所に連れて行ってもらい、一緒に泳ぐ感覚を味わえました。呼吸をするために顔を出す瞬間がとてもかわいかったです。
セーリング中は雨が降ってきて、寒かったです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Pandora
It's best to take Premium tour if you want to see. The tour guide was very funny. We enjoued ourselves. We like how colors break down as you descend into ocean floor.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/17 |
Reviewed by: May
You get a quick instruction on how to get in and get out of the scooter, and they teach you important hand signals. I don't know how to swim and never been underwater so I was extremely nervous. But everyone gets their own instructor so if you're freaking out, they're right there to help you. These guys were nice and never push you past your own comfort zone. I actually freaked out going underwater so my instructor brought me back up for a minute, let me calm down and tried it again. I got to see fish and even a few sea turtles swim by it was awesome!
My main complaint is that the guy taking pictures didn't catch any of this. He didn't take pictures until AFTER the fish swam by. So majority of my pictures that I paid $45 for are just of me in the water with no fish in it. What a waste!!
Now this is a warning for those of you who get motion sickness: I took Dramamine an hour before going out to sea and let me tell you that didn't work. While waiting for other people to have their turn, the boat was moving like crazy and I got seasick. Two other people actually got sick as well.
Overall this was a fun activity and I like that they let you snorkel while waiting for others to have their turn. However, I don't recommend this activity if you are prone to motion sickness.
Tip: Bring your own underwater camera!
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/24 |
Reviewed by: mio.y
According to our guide, there are times when you might not see them, but on the day we participated, we immediately spotted dolphins as soon as we got on the boat! We quickly got ready and headed out to sea. We were able to see a wild mother and baby dolphin playing and swimming close enough to reach out to them. We encountered dolphins 2 or 3 more times after that, and we were very satisfied. We also had an encounter with a sea turtle.
ガイドさんの話では見れない場合もあるとのことでしたが、私たちが参加した日は船にのってすぐにイルカが!すぐに準備して海へ。手のとどきそうな場所を野生のイルカの親子が戯れながら泳いでいく様子がみれました。その後も2~3回イルカと遭遇でき、大満足です。ウミガメとも遭遇できました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/18 |
Reviewed by: NENE
On May 7th, I participated with another man. To start with my impressions, it was an absolutely wonderful experience!!
On the day of the event, the sky was overcast from the morning, and I was worried it might rain, but fortunately, by the evening, the sun started to shine, which was a relief. We headed to Honokohau Harbor by rental car. I had been to the harbor before, so I had no issues getting there. However, when I parked next to another car, a woman who seemed to be Japanese approached and asked, "Is this for manta rays?" When I replied "Yes," she told me that I should park on the opposite side instead of where I was. Although the area was spacious, I was instructed to park between the sea and the restroom (in the narrower area). The check-in instructions also mentioned to park between the harbor and the restroom, but when I actually went there, it seemed better to park in the wider area, so caution is needed.
When we arrived at the check-in bench, the woman from earlier informed a foreign captain about us, and he approached me in English. When I mentioned that I couldn't speak English, he greeted me in broken Japanese. He seemed like a kind captain.
After a while, the people for the shuttle service arrived. The driver appeared to be a somewhat flashy Japanese person? (At that point, he was wearing sunglasses and speaking normal Japanese, so I couldn't tell, but he had brown eyes and seemed to be a half-Japanese young man who spoke English fluently. He would be our guide on the boat, and he was really a nice guy. The woman from earlier was no longer around by this time.)
Once all the participants gathered, we adjusted the sizes of our wetsuits and fins. Although it was stated that wetsuits were available for rental upon request, everyone was given one without confirmation on that day. It was mentioned that only those who wanted to could wear fins. Regarding life jackets, there was an explanation later that they would be on the boat, but I think it's better for those who are not confident in swimming to request to wear one at this point.
This time, there were eight Japanese participants, including us, two foreigners, and the captain and guide, making a total of twelve people on a rubber boat-type (though it's a large and sturdy boat, so no worries) speedboat, and we finally set sail. With this number of people, it was spacious enough, but since it was an open type, depending on the wind direction, we might get splashed with water, so it's better to wear clothes that can get wet.
We left the harbor and headed towards a point behind the airport, which is said to be a recent spot. After about 20 minutes of travel, we arrived at the point near the airport and joined another boat. While enjoying the sunset for a while, we received a lecture about manta rays from our guide while waiting for it to get dark. (The information about manta rays at this time was truly fascinating.)
As it started to get dim, we entered the water. The water temperature was about 26°C, so it didn't feel too cold. While holding onto a stick-like buoy, when I reached the board held by the guide, he said, "Mantas are already here!" I hurriedly looked underwater, and there they were, right in front of me!! Excitement and the fact that it had been a while since I last snorkeled made me swallow a bit of water. (Sweat) We were warned beforehand not to touch the mantas, but they were so focused on feeding that they came right up to me without a care. One by one, the mantas increased in number, and at one point, there were six of them right below me at the same time. As I became more comfortable, I started to observe the cute eyes, gills, and the different patterns on their bellies. By this time, the legendary manta "Lefty" also made an appearance.
After enjoying the mantas for a while, the current started to get stronger. Just then, it seemed that the guide was pulling the board for a slight move. Then, what could be called the main event of the day unf
5月7日に男2人で参加してきました。
参加した感想から先に言ってしまえば、大変素晴らしい体験が出来ました!!
当日は朝から雲が厚く、雨が降るのではないかとやきもきしていましたが、幸い夕方頃には光も射してきて一安心。レンタカーでホノコハウハーバーに向かいます。ハーバーには以前行った事が有り、問題無く行かれたのですが、先行者の隣に車を停めたところ日本人らしき女性が近付いて来て、「マンタですか?」と聞かれたので「ハイ」と答えると、車は此処ではなく反対側に停めて下さいとの事。敷地は広々と空いているのですが、海とトイレの間(狭い方)に停めなければならないとの事です。チェックイン場所の案内にもハーバーとトイレの間に停めるよう書いてあるのですが、実際に行ってみると広く空いている方に停めた方が良さそうに思えてしまうので注意が必要ですね。
チェックイン場所のベンチへ行くと、先ほどの女性がキャプテンらしき外人さんに我々の事を伝えてくれ、キャプテンが英語で話掛けてきてくれましたが、英語が出来ない旨伝えると、カタコトの日本語で挨拶をしてくれました。優しそうなキャプテンです。
暫くすると送迎組の人達もやって来ました。送迎の運転手を務めていたのは一見チャラそうな日本人?(この時点ではサングラスを掛け、普通に日本語をしゃべっていたため分からなかったのですが、目は茶色く英語も普通に話すハーフ?だと思われる青年。彼がガイドとして船に乗り込むのですが、実にナイスガイです。先の女性はこの頃には居なくなっていました。)
参加者が揃ったところで、ウエットスーツと足ヒレのサイズを合わせます。ウエットスーツは希望制レンタル…のように書いて有りますが、当日は確認されずに全員に渡されました。足ヒレは希望者のみ装着で構わないとの事。救命胴衣に関しては、後ほど船に積んで有る旨説明は有りますが、泳ぎに自信が無い方は、この時点で装着したいと申し出た方が良いと思います。
今回の参加者は私達含め日本人が8名、外国人2名にキャプテン&ガイドの計12名でゴムボートタイプ(ゴムボートと言っても大きくガッチリしているのでご安心を)の高速艇に乗り込み、いよいよ出港です。これぐらいの人数ならゆったり乗れますが、オープンタイプのため風向きによっては水しぶきを被りますので潮水がかかっても良い服を着て行った方が良いでしょう。
港を出て、最近のポイントだという空港裏を目指します。20分程走り空港裏岸寄りのポイントに着き、先行艇の仲間入り。しばしサンセットを堪能しつつ、ガイドさんにマンタについてのレクチャーを受けながら、暗くなるのを待ちます。(この時のマンタの話が実に興味深いものばかりでした。)
薄暗くなって来たところで入水します。水温は26℃程だということで、それほど冷たさは感じません。棒状の浮きを抱えながら、ガイドさんの持つボードまで行くと「もうマンタが来てますよ!」と言うガイドさんの声に慌てて水中を覗き込むと、もうマンタが目の前に!!興奮と久しぶりのシュノーケルという事も有り、少し水を飲んでしまいました。(汗)事前にマンタに触れないよう注意を受けるのですが、マンタの方は食事に夢中で、お構いなしに眼前に迫って来ます。一枚二枚とマンタは増えていき、最多では六枚同時に眼下に来てくれました。少し余裕が出てくると、マンタの可愛い目やエラ、お腹の模様の違いなど観察出来る様になってきます。この頃には伝説のマンタ「レフティ」も登場してくれました。
ひとしきりマンタを堪能した頃に潮の流れがきつくなって来ました。と、思ったら、どうやらガイドさんがボードを引張って小移動しているもよう。すると此処で本日のメインイベントともいうべき光景が目の前に広がって来ます。今までの、ボードから下に向かって射していた光とはまったく別の光が広がってきたかと思うと同時に”リアル竜宮城”の世界が広がります。
ここから先を詳しく書いてしまうとネタばれになってしまうので、ここから先は参加してのお楽しみにしておきましょう!(すでに書きすぎの感は有りますが(汗))この時期なら帰りの船上もそれほど寒くもなかったので、本当にお勧めのアクティビティですね。
自然のマンタナイトシュノーケリングは、今の所ハワイ島でしか楽しめないそうなので、興味の有る方は是非是非物のアクティビティだと思います。
日本に戻っても”あの光景”はなかなか頭を離れません。次回ハワイ島に行く機会が有れば、マンタナイトを優先して予定を組む事でしょう。必ずリピートしたいと思います。それほど素晴らしい体験でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(3) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Kさん
I signed up for this experience because my husband wanted to interact with dolphins, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. They provided a thorough explanation in Japanese about the precautions beforehand, which allowed us to enter the pool without any anxiety. The dolphins even held our hands and gave us kisses, which was incredibly fun. After the interaction time ended, my husband continued to applaud the jumping dolphins and was very satisfied with the photos we purchased. It was clear that the staff cares for the dolphins and values Hawaii's nature, and I learned a lot from this experience, leaving me with a sense of richness.
イルカと触れ合いたいという夫の希望で申し込みましたが、とても良い経験ができました。事前に注意点等について、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたので、不安もなくプールに入ることができました。イルカは私達おじさんやおばさんとも、手(?)をつないだり、キスしたりしてくれ、すごい楽しかったです。夫はふれあいタイムが終わった後もジャンプするイルカに拍手を送り続け、写真を購入して大満足でした。スタッフがイルカを大切に育てていることやハワイの自然を大事にしていることが伝わり、私もいろいろ学ぶことができ、豊かな気持ちになりました。
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Jen Raponi
We had an amazing afternoon last Thursday. The crew were amazing. They gave my son (almost 2) a floatation device to lie on with a window and he saw everything that we were looking at during Molokini snorkelling. Wonderful family memories for the 3 of us :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was our family's first trip to Hawaii. Since it was highly recommended in every guidebook, we enrolled in Dolphin University.
It takes just under an hour to get from Waikiki to the harbor, but thanks to the cheerful conversation from the driver, we arrived in no time.
I recommend trying the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery.
I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication to the hotel, but a kind family who was also on the trip shared some with me, which helped ease my seasickness a bit. However, I think motion sickness medication is essential.
It was a wonderful time swimming with dolphins and seeing turtles.
家族では始めてのハワイ旅行。
どのガイドブックにも載っていて評判が良さそうだったのでイルカ大学に入学してきました。
ワイキキから港まで一時間弱かかりますが運転手の陽気な会話にあっという間に着きました。
レナーズベーカリーのマラサダも食べられるのはオススメです。
酔い止めの薬をホテルへ忘れてきてしまいましたが同乗した他の優しい家族連れの方に頂き船酔いが少しばかり緩和されましたが酔い止め薬、必須だと思います。
イルカと一緒に泳げたり亀が見れたりと素晴らしい時間でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/20 |
Reviewed by: かなさん
I never imagined I could spend such a long time in the sea. I was able to see a pod of 30 to 40 dolphins, and Su-san's storytelling was amazing! If you're going to swim with dolphins, definitely choose Ilchu or Ildai! Thank you very much.
あれだけしっかりと長い時間海に浸かれるなんて思ってもみませんでした。
イルカ先生の群れも30~40頭でしっかり見れたし、スーさん先生の語りが最高!!
イルカと泳ぐなら絶対にイル中、イル大ですね!!!
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/19 |
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Thank you for joining our whale watching tour. We look forward to having you on board again during your next trip to Hawaii.
私どものホエールウォッチングにご乗船頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイへのご旅行の際には、またご乗船頂けるよう、スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げます。