ハワイ島 アトランティス潜水艦　ハワイの海底アドベンチャー ＜日本語オーディオガイド＞　

Is it a unique underwater landscape of the Big Island of Hawaii? ハワイ島ならではの海底風景かな？

Reviewed by: wakame

Check-in at the office near Kailua Pier should be done 30 minutes before boarding time. If you check in too early during the hot daytime, there isn't much shade near the boarding area at the pier, so you'll need to find somewhere to escape the sun. They take group photos when you board, and at the end, they sell a CD with the photos on the boat for about $20.

After a few minutes on the boat from Kailua Pier, you transfer to a waiting submarine offshore. The real submarine was quite interesting. You can see plankton that looks like baby whales drifting in the seawater outside the window. The coral reefs are more colorful in Miyako Island, Okinawa, but the scenery of coral growing on the rugged lava is unique to the Big Island of Hawaii. I couldn't hear the Japanese guide at all, but there was a volume adjustment available. I still enjoyed it even without hearing anything.

On the way back to Kailua Pier, I was thrilled to encounter a pod of dolphins by chance.

乗船時間の３０分前までに、カイルア桟橋近くの事務所でチェックイン
昼間暑い時間だと、あまり早くにチェックインしてしまうと
桟橋の乗船場近くにはあまり日影がないので
どこかで日差しを退避することになります。
乗船するときにグループごとに写真を撮ってくれるのですが
最後に写真にCDを付けたものを船内で販売します。２０ドルだったかな？

カイルア桟橋から船に乗って数分、沖合で待機している潜水艦へ移動して乗り換えます。
本物の潜水艦はそれなりに面白かったです。
窓の向こうの海水にクジラの赤ちゃん？みたいなプランクトンとか
肉眼で漂っているのがわかります。
サンゴ礁は、沖縄の宮古島のほうが色とりどりですが
溶岩のごつごつした上に生えるサンゴの風景は、ハワイ島ならではと思います。
日本語ガイドは全く聴こえなかったのですが、
ボリュームを調整するところがあったのですね。
聴こえなくても楽しめました。

船に乗ってカイルア桟橋に戻るときに、たまたまイルカの群れに出会えて感動しました。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Kelly Geishert

Snorkeling was awesome! We swam with turtles and fish and even saw whales as a bonus. Captain Steve and Travis were great, very entertaining! Highly recommend!

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North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

Reviewed by: Bryan

If there is ANYTHING you ever do in your life....DO THIS....ABSOLUTELY AMAZING LIFETIME EXPERIENCE....UNFORGETTABLE

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North Shore Winter Whale Watch Sailing (from Haleiwa)

Whale Watching

Reviewed by: Gus

The crew was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. We look forward to doing it again.

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞

Watching whales on the Big Island. ハワイ島で鯨見る

Reviewed by: kazuo.k

A must-see in winter on the Big Island of Hawaii!
You can definitely see a large group of humpback whales if you join a tour.
However, if you don't go on a Japanese tour, there will be no explanations in English, and there was no consideration for Japanese speakers as they spoke very quickly.
There is no transportation provided outside of the Waikoloa area.
Just a heads up.

冬のハワイ島で必見！
座頭鯨の大群、
ツアーに参加すれば必ず見れます。
但し、
日本語ツアーに行かないと
全く英語での説明、
しかも全く早口日本人に対する配慮はありませんでした。
ワイコロア地域以外は送迎はありません。
念のため。

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シーライフパーク・ハワイ　イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン　海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Interaction with dolphins イルカとの触れ合い

Reviewed by: ゆぅちゃん

I touched a dolphin for the first time in my life! Just as I imagined, the dolphin's eyes were gentle, and it was a very intelligent creature. I was able to purchase photos, and it became a wonderful experience.

There is one downside, though. The pool was really cold, and the children were shivering. However, I thought it was for the sake of the dolphins, so I could accept that. But when we got out of the pool, there were about four showers in the changing room, and even though they had hot water signs, only cold water came out. Other children were crying from the cold, and adults were screaming while taking showers. I also ended up feeling unwell from that, so I think improvements should be made for future tour guests.

生まれて初めてイルカに触れました！想像していた通り、イルカの目は優しくて、とても賢い生き物でした。
写真も購入でき、とてもいい経験になりました☆
一つだけ悪い点があります。プールがすごく冷たくて、子どもたちが震えていました。でもそれはイルカさんの為だと思い、仕方ないと思えたのですが、プールから上がって、更衣室のシャワーが4台位あったのですが、それがお湯のマークがあるにも関わらず、水しか出ませんでした。他の子どもたちも寒くて大泣きしてましたし、大人たちも悲鳴を上げながらシャワーを浴びていました。私もそこから体調を崩してしまいましたので、今後のツアー客の為にも改善すべきだと思います。

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

Whale Watching by Star of Honolulu / Relaxing Afternoon Plan ホエールウォッチングbyスターオブホノルル号/ゆったり午後プラン

Reviewed by: 石橋　勇市

I participated in this plan at my child's request. I was worried about the weather, but we were blessed with good conditions, enjoying the blue sea and a wonderful location. I was concerned about whether we would encounter whales, but many whales greeted us. The lunch was also satisfying, served buffet-style, and it was delicious. Additionally, the staff's activities on board provided a fun time. This became a memorable page of our enjoyable experience in Hawaii. Thank you very much.

子供の要望でこのプランに参加しました。天候が心配されましたが天気に恵まれ、青い海とすばらしいロケーションでした。鯨の歓迎に出会えるか心配でしたが、たくさんの鯨たちが出迎えの挨拶をしてくれました。昼食も、バイキング方式で満足のいくものでした。おいしかったです。また、船内でのスタッフの催しも楽しいひと時でした。ハワイでの楽しい想い出の一ページとなりました。ありがとうございました。

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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

The title indicates the Kaulana whale watch but we were on the maui princess

Reviewed by: Paulette Cieslak

The boat was late coming into the dock mainly because a cruise ship had shuttles in the dock space for our ship. We didn't board the boat until at least 15-20 minutes after it was supposed to have left. I felt the harbor was overly accomadating to the cruise ship.
The young man narrating did a pretty good job though it was difficult to hear him at times.
We did see some whales which was nice.

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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Star of Honolulu Whale Watch

Reviewed by: Emee

It was great! We felt that it exceeded all of our expectations. One of the best excursions we have done.

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冬季限定！ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～4月／英語ガイド／ラハイナ港発＞

Friendly whales 人懐こいクジラたち

Reviewed by: ゆうい

I really liked the sound of the ship's engine, and countless whales came to visit us. I was very happy.

船のエンジンの音を気に入っているとかで、数え切れないほどたくさんのクジラが寄ってきてくれました。
とても嬉しかったです。

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2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Love the Ship for stability - Whales were Awesome

Reviewed by: Chuck

For a land lubber prone to sea sickness, this is the only way I could see whales in the ocean. The Navetek ship is amazing for it's stability whether you need it to eliminate nausea, or you are a photographer requiring a steady perch for your telephoto lens.
On the day I went, late Feb, the whales were awesome. There were many families. Lots of breaching, tail displays and some sort of pod wrestling among males, that I had never known about. I dreamed of whales that night.

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

I was able to see a lot of whales! クジラたくさん見れました！

Reviewed by: ぷりん

The pickup car had only us Japanese, and it seemed the driver couldn't speak Japanese, which made us a bit anxious. However, there was a crew member who spoke fluent Japanese and kindly explained the announcements in Japanese, as well as looked after our grandparents who were with us. The children were also treated very kindly. We were able to see whales multiple times and even witnessed them spouting water, which was wonderful.

お迎えの車は日本人は私たちだけでドライバーさんも日本語NGな様子で少し不安になりましたが、船員さんに日本語ペラペラな方がいてアナウンスの内容を日本語で教えてくれたり、一緒に行った祖父母を気づかってくれたり、子どもたちもとても可愛がってもらい親切にしていただきました。
クジラも何回も確認でき潮吹きも見れてもても良かったです。

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アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー ＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

Translation is not available because the original text is unclear. ワオー

Reviewed by: momonga

It was my first time in Hawaii, and I thought I couldn't miss this tour during this season, but the result far exceeded my expectations. To my surprise, dolphins lined up and swam alongside the boat, and I was able to see sea turtles clearly in the water. At the end, a whale even surfaced in the distance and spouted water! Super lucky! The guide who spoke Japanese was really enjoyable, and seeing Waikiki from the sea along with the sea breeze was the best.

初めてのハワイでしたがこの時期のこのツアーははずせないと思って参加しましたが結果はまさにはるかに期待を上回るのものでした。なんとイルカが列をなしてボートの横を泳ぎ、海中ではウミガメもしっかり見れて、最後にはなんとクジラさんが遠くに顔を出して潮をふいてくれました。超ラッキー！日本語のできるガイドさんは本当に楽しく海からみるワイキキも潮風も最高でした。

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ 　＜12～4月／軽食＆アルコール2杯付き／英語ガイド／カアナパリビーチ発＞

Whale watching 鯨ウォッチング

Reviewed by: Shoko

A late lunch at Buzz's Wharf restaurant located at Maalaea Harbor. I parked my car behind the restaurant (free). The shrimp fry sandwich was delicious. Since our boarding was delayed, both the captain and the whale expert were very generous, and we thoroughly enjoyed the watching experience. The whales approached the boat that had its engine off, which was quite exciting! The captain remembered my first name and was very pleasant. The Trilogy boat is smaller, so it was much better than the boat I rode on before. On larger boats, it can be hard to see because of the crowd. Since the sun is strong, a hat and sunscreen are essential. Inside the boat, you take off your shoes, so I recommend wearing socks that are easy to remove or sandals without a sole. On the way back, I bought a whale T-shirt at the shop inside the Ocean Center. I definitely want to come back next year!

集合場所のMaalaeaハーバーにあるBuzz's wharf レストランでちょっと遅いランチ。車はレストランの裏に停めました(無料) 。エビフライサンドイッチ美味しかったです。乗船が予定の時間より遅れたので、船長も鯨の専門家のお兄さんも大サービスでウォッチングを堪能しました。鯨もエンジンを停めた船に近づいて来て結構エキサイトしました！船長はファーストネームを憶えてくれていて、とても感じの良い対応でした。トリロジーの船は小さめなので、以前乗った船より、ずっと良かったです。大きな船は人が邪魔で良く見えない事もあります。日差しが強いので、帽子と日焼け止めは必携です。船内は靴を脱いで裸足になるので、すぐに脱げる靴下を履くか、素足にサンダルが良いと思います。帰りにはオーシャンセンター内のショップで鯨のTシャツを買いました。来年も絶対来たいです！！

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ホエールウォッチ　マジェスティック号　横揺れが少ない最新テクノロジー採用の次世代クルーズ船＜アロハタワー発／12/26～3/31＞

It's the best! 最高で～す

Reviewed by: Kaz

It was when I was about to give up. A whale jumped! I couldn't help but shout. Actually, I was so moved that I couldn't make a sound. After that, it seemed like it was a mother and baby whale, and we got to see the whale tail several times. My wife and I kept saying that we want to come back and see it again.

諦めかけた時でした。クジラがジャンプしたんです。叫んじゃいました。って言うか、感動して声が出ませんでした。その後も、親子連れのクジラだったらしく、ホエールテールも何度も見せてもらえました。妻ともまた、見にきたいね、ってずーっと言っていました。

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞ *48時間前までキャンセル無料

Beyond my imagination! 想像以上のすごさ！！

Reviewed by: S.J

I chose the local meeting plan since I had a rental car. I was worried about whether I could find the place in an unfamiliar area, but it was an easy-to-understand meeting spot.

Even in Hawaii, February is winter. Although the water temperature was said to be 25 degrees, the instructor mentioned, "It's cold enough to cry," so I honestly rented a wetsuit (for a fee) and prescription goggles (for free).

On the boat, we moved to a spot where we could see manta rays while watching the sunset. It was peak whale season, and I heard that many whales were spotted the day before. Unfortunately, during our time, only the captain saw one briefly.

I thought we would be snorkeling, but in reality, participants didn't swim; we all just held onto a pole and floated together. It might sound boring, but it was surprisingly comfortable as we could move long distances in the sea without using much energy. Swimming in the night sea was also a first experience for me, but since we were just floating together, there was no fear.

Mantas were attracted to the light that drew in plankton, but many fish also came close, making it quite a sight, comparable to snorkeling.

The detailed explanation about the mantas on the boat helped me feel a connection to each individual manta.

The light that attracted the plankton was enchanting and wonderful.

When you get out of the water, it’s “cold enough to cry,” so I recommend preparing warm clothes for participation.

I truly felt that it was a tour worth joining.

レンタカーがあったので、現地集合プランにしました。不慣れな土地で着けるか不安でしたが、分かりやすい集合場所でした。

ハワイと言えども２月は冬。水温が２５度ということでしたが、インストラクター曰く「泣イチャウ　ホド　寒イ」とのとこで、素直にウエットスーツ（有料）と度つきのゴーグル（無料）を借りました。

船の上では、サンセットを見ながらマンタがいる場所まで移動します。
クジラのピークシーズンだったので、前日ははかなりの数のクジラが見れたそうです。残念ながら、私達の時はキャプテン一人のみが一瞬目撃しただけでした。

スノーケリングをするものだと思いこんでいたのですが、実際は参加者自ら水泳をするのではなく、みんなで、ただ棒をつかんで浮遊しているだけです。つまらなそうですが、体力を使わずに、海を長距離移動できるので、意外と快適です。夜の海で泳ぐのも初体験でしたが、みんなと浮いているだけなので、怖さもありませんでした。

ライトで寄ってくるプランクトンを目当てにマンタが寄ってくるのですが、マンタ以外にもたくさんの魚が寄ってくるのでスノーケル並みの見ごたえがありました。

マンタの説明を船上で詳しくしていただいたので、それぞれの個体に親近感を持てます。

プランクトンを寄せる光が、幻想的でステキでした。

水からあがると、“泣イチャウ　ホド　寒イ”ので、暖かい服を用意して参加することをオススメします。

本当に参加して良かったと思えるツアーでした。

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アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー ＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

Submarine experience 潜水艦体験

Reviewed by: アリサン

The submarine itself was battery-operated and hardly made any noise, but due to considerable waves, nearly half of the participants got seasick, and as a result, I also felt a bit unwell and couldn't fully enjoy the underwater experience. I found it a bit unkind that the information didn't mention seasickness much. I would like to try again when the waves are calmer. The transportation and boarding process were very easy to understand.

潜水艦自体はバッテリー駆動で殆ど音が気にならなっかたが、かなりの波浪で参加者の半数近くが船酔いになり、その影響で自分も少し気分が悪くなり、じっくり海中を楽しめなかった。案内には船酔いのことが余り触れて無かったのが少し不親切かな？もう一度波の穏やかな時再度チャレンジしたい。送迎，搭乗とうに関しては、とてもわかりやすかった。

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ホエールウォッチングクルーズ 　＜12～4月／軽食＆アルコール2杯付き／英語ガイド／カアナパリビーチ発＞

I recommend it. おすすめです

Reviewed by: うみがめ

Since it was close to the hotel, I chose the tour departing from Kaanapali, but on the day of the tour, due to strong winds, I confirmed whether the tour would be canceled and found out it had been changed to depart from Lahaina. On the boat, I sat in the empty front seats without thinking, and ended up getting splashed by big waves several times. Looking back, it seems the English-speaking guide had warned us about that... On the boat, the staff distributed juice and water, and the guide continuously explained about the whales (of course, in English). When the whales actually appeared, everyone got excited and it was a lot of fun. I think it's highly recommended to go to Maui during this season.

ホテルから近いのでカアナパリ発にしたのですが、当日強風だったためツアーが中止にならないかを確認したら、ラハイナ発へ変更となっていました。船では、何も考えずに空いている先頭の席に座ったところ、何度か大波をかぶってしまう羽目に。考えてみれば、英語のガイドさんが注意していたような。。。船では、スタッフがジュースやお水を配ってくれて、ガイドさんがずっとクジラの解説をしてくれます（当然英語ですが）。実際クジラが現れると、みんなであっちだこっちだと大騒ぎとなり、とっても楽しかったです。この時期マウイに行くならおすすめだと思います。

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シーライフパーク・ハワイ　イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン　海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Dolphins are so cute～～～～(^○^) イルカがかわいい～～～～(^○^)

Reviewed by: ＨＩＭＥ

Before arriving at the site, there was a briefing on the bus, and of course, a Japanese staff member explained everything in Japanese while also pointing out famous spots along the way, which were very beautiful and really got me excited!

Since there were several groups, the time was divided, and we were scheduled for the last time slot. We had some time before swimming with the dolphins, so we explored the park and had lunch to pass the time.

When it was time to swim, it started to rain, so it was quite cold while swimming with the dolphins, but the experience was so amazing that it made me forget about the cold! The staff took photos, which we could purchase later, and they were all lovely, so I ended up buying them all (laughs).

The time spent swimming with the dolphins was short and flew by, but it was an incredible experience!

現場に着くまで、バスの中で事前に説明があるのですが、もちろん、日本人のスタッフが日本語で説明してくれる上に道中の有名なスポットも教えてくれるんですがその場所がとても綺麗でテンションが上がりました♪
数組の方々がいらっしゃったので時間が振り分けられて私たちは一番最後の時間帯でした。イルカと泳ぐまで時間があったのでその間にパーク内を見物してお昼を取って時間をつぶしました。
泳ぐ時間になったら雨が降り出したので、イルカと泳ぐ時はとても寒かったのですがそれを吹き飛ばすくらいイルカとの体験は素晴らしかったです！！！
スタッフが写真を撮ってくれているので後で購入することができるんですが、どれも素敵で全部購入してしまいました(笑)
イルカと泳いだ時間は短くあっという間でしたが、とても素晴らしい体験でした！

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2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Navatek Whale Watch Cruise

Reviewed by: Michelle W.

I am a frequent traveler to the Islands. I lived on Oahu for three years. The Navatek never fails!!!!! Again this year we were able to see the whales. 2 mating pods and a bonus of spinner dolphins entertaining us. If you want to see the whales the best time to go is early in the morning, on the Navatek, and before the end of March. I see them every year! :) Enjoy the pictures.

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2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Whale Watch Breakfast Cruise

Reviewed by: Michelle W.

We saw whales within minutes and continued to see them throughout the cruise. Also, a giant green sea turtle.

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

It was bad weather, but it was moving! 悪天候だったけど感動でした！

Reviewed by: チョコ

I participated in late January. It was cold and windy from the morning, and the sea was rough. According to the staff, the tours had been canceled the day before and the day before that due to bad weather, and even when they went ahead, they couldn't encounter any dolphins. However, on the day we participated, we were fortunate enough to meet many groups of dolphins. There were even baby dolphins swimming, which was very moving. After finishing swimming and getting back on the boat, it was incredibly cold, but the staff cheered us up with their cheerful attitude, making it a really great experience.

1月下旬に参加しました。朝から強風で肌寒く、海が荒れていました。スタッフによると前日や前々日も悪天候のためツアー自体がキャンセルになったり、決行してもイルカに遭遇できなかったようですが、私たちが参加した日は幸いなことにたくさんのイルカの群れに出会うことができました。赤ちゃんイルカも泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。泳ぎ終わって船上に上がってきてからが寒くて仕方なかったですが、スタッフの皆さんが陽気に盛り上げてくれてすごくいい体験ができました。

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞ *48時間前までキャンセル無料

I was moved by the manta rays!! マンタに感動!!

Reviewed by: Ｓ＆Ｆ

On February 13th, my spouse and I participated in a manta night snorkeling tour. This was one of the main reasons we chose the Big Island, so while we were very excited, we were also a bit nervous about whether we would actually encounter these natural creatures.

We gathered at Honokohau Harbor for check-in at 5:15 PM, but we started to get anxious when our guide was late. However, upon reviewing the materials, we noticed that the start time was actually 5:45 PM, and sure enough, the guide arrived right on time.

After that, the guide explained the flow of the evening and checked our sizes for wetsuits (which were available for rent at $10) and fins, and we boarded the boat! There were four of us Japanese participants, along with four foreign guests and the staff. It was reassuring that our guide was Japanese!

The manta snorkeling takes place at night, so we departed the harbor in the evening. It was around sunset, and although it was a bit cloudy that day, I believe we would have seen a beautiful Kona sunset if it had been clear!

It takes about 20 minutes to reach the manta point, but within five minutes of being out at sea, the captain shouted, "There’s a whale at 12 o'clock!" We were lucky enough to see the whale twice!

When we arrived at the point, several other tour boats were already gathered. Since we had some time before the mantas arrived, the guide taught us various things about manta biology, how to distinguish between males and females, and why mantas gather in Kona.

As other tours started to arrive, our tour was allowed to wait on the boat as long as possible to conserve energy. Finally, we entered the water. Almost immediately, I thought I saw a shadow of a manta in the deep, and then, right at our feet, a manta came into clear view!

Soon, more and more mantas appeared, making it feel like we were in an aquarium! It hadn’t even been five minutes since we entered the water, and all participants were thrilled to see the mantas! Watching them do flips while feeding on plankton was breathtaking! They came so close that it felt like we could almost touch them; it was a dreamlike experience. We enjoyed snorkeling with the mantas for about 40 to 45 minutes.

After spending a long time in the water, my hands started to feel numb, and once back on the boat, the wind made me shiver. I quickly took off my wetsuit and changed into dry clothes. I brought a towel, but I think it’s a good idea to bring even more clothes and towels than you think you’ll need (perhaps because it was winter)!

We were served warm drinks to help us warm up on the way back.

Even now that I’m back home, I think of that time as dreamlike. It was an experience I wanted to have at least once in my life, and it became a wonderful memory! For anyone traveling to Hawaii, I highly recommend extending your trip to the Big Island and definitely joining this tour! I will absolutely recommend it to my friends! Thank you to all the staff! When I have children and they grow up, I would love to participate again!

２月１３日に、夫婦でマンタのナイトシュノーケリングに参加させてもらいました。
今回ハワイ島を選んだ最大の理由でもあったので、とても楽しみな反面、やはり自然の生き物と言うことで、出会えるかどうかドキドキしながらの参加でした。
当日はホノコウハーバーに現地集合でした。１７時１５分チェックインとありスタンバイしていましたが、中々ガイドさんが来なくて焦りました。でもよくよく資料を見ると、スタート時間が１７時４５分と書いてあり、ちょうどその時間になると、ちゃんとガイドさんが来てくれました。
その後、ガイドさんから今からの流れの説明やウエットスーツ(レンタルで＄１０)やフィンのサイズを確認し、いざ船へ乗り込みました！
今回のボートには、日本人は私達を入れて４人、他に外国の方が４人、そしてスタッフさんでした。ガイドさんは日本人の方でしたので、安心でした！
マンタシュノーケリングは夜に行われる為、夕方から港を出発します。ちょうど夕日が沈む頃で、この日は少し曇っていましたが、晴れていたらとてもきれいなコナサンセットが見れると思います！
マンタのポイントまでは約２０分ほどかかりますが、海に出て５分もしないうちに、船長さんが「１２時の方角に鯨だ!!」と叫び、その後もう一度出て来てくれて、私達は２回も鯨を見る事が出来ました！
ポイントに着くと、他のツアーの船も既に幾つか集まっていました。
マンタが来るまで少し時間があるので、その間にマンタの生態やオス・メスの見分け方、なぜコナにマンタが集まるのかなど、ガイドさんから色々教えてもらいました。
他の、ツアーが入り始めましたが、私達のツアーは少しでも体力消耗を抑える為に、ギリギリまで船の上で待機させてもらえました。
いよいよ海に入りました。入ってすぐ、深い所でマンタの影のようなものが見えたと思った瞬間、私達の足元の方からしっかりと確認できる距離でマンタはやってきてくれました！
すると、続々と１枚２枚と増えて行き、まるで水族館の水槽にいるかのように、あちらこちらにマンタが来てくれました!!海に入って５分も経ってなかったかと思います！参加者全員がマンタに興奮していました！バク転をする様にくるっと回転しながらプランクトンを食べる姿は圧巻でした！何度か触れそうなほど近くまできてくれて、夢のような時間でした。約４０〜４５分、マンタとのシュノーケルを楽しみました。
さすがに長時間海に入っていたので、手がしびれてきて、船に上がってからは風もあり、ブルブルと震えました。すぐにウエットスーツを脱ぎ、乾いた服に着替えました。タオルも持って行きましたが、思っている以上に服やタオルは持って行ってもいいと思います(冬だったからかもしれませんが)！
暖かい飲み物を出してもらい、体を温めながら帰りました。

帰国した今でも、夢のような時間だったと思います。人生に一度は味わいたかったので、最高の思い出になりました!!
ハワイに行く方には、是非ハワイ島に足を伸ばし、是非オスメスしたいツアーです！友人にも絶対勧めます！
スタッフの皆さま、ありがとうございました！子どもができて大きくなったら、是非また参加したいです！

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Big Island Afternoon Whale Watch Tour from Kona - Body Glove Cruises [Dec - Mar]

Nice cruise

Reviewed by: Sandy

The cruise was nice, we saw plenty of whales surfacing for air. took some great videos. figure out of you get seasick and be properly equipt. The crew were great and the captain was very knowledgeable. He gave a great talk on the island, whales, and any question people were curious about.

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

Thank you!! 感謝‼︎

Reviewed by: Hiromi Takagi

I was half in doubt about whether I could really see whales, but I was able to see a mother and baby whale perfectly! The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the staff were cheerful and friendly, making conversation and being very kind. At the end, when I mentioned that my husband had forgotten his camera lens on the bus, they responded with great care and arranged to help us find it. I'm really glad I used this tour. My friend is traveling to Hawaii this summer, and I plan to recommend this tour as a reliable option. Thank you very much!

クジラ、本当に見ることが出来るのか、半信半疑でしたが、バッチリ親子クジラを見れました！そして、船は大きくて酔うこともなく、スタッフの方々は明るくて気さくに話しかけてきてくれて、とても親切でした。最後に行きのバスに主人がカメラのレンズを忘れてきてしまったのを伝えると親身に対応してくださり、ちゃんと手配して探してくださいました。このツアーを利用してよかったです。夏にお友達がハワイに旅行に行くのですが、ここのツアーは安心出来るとお勧めするつもりです。本当にありがとうございました。

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

Be cautious with the meal course. 食事コースには注意

Reviewed by: masayuki

There was supposed to be an explanation in Japanese, but it was only in English. The meal had seasonal fruits, but there was no tea. Overall, it was not good. I recommend the course without meals.

日本語の説明有りとあったが、英語のみだった。
食事は季節のフルーツ、紅茶もなかった。とりあえず、不味い。
食事なしコースがオススメ。

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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Whales!

Reviewed by: BeachBoy

We had an amazing encounter with this one whale that came under our boat. It happens but it's very rare, and this male whale did it twice! We could really see how huge this animal was up-close. I'd highly recommend doing a whale watching cruise in Maui. It's AWESOME!

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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Great day for whale watching near Diamond Head

Reviewed by: AM1

Went out on the whale watch tour today and we saw 4 whales - 2 large whales together at first and then a mother and calf. They popped up several times during the cruise and saw their tails in the air a few times. They also came quite close to the ship at times. Recommended to do a whale watching tour. Our naturalist onboard (Dez) was knowledgeable about whales and their migration patterns. There is some periods throughout the cruise where you just have to be patient for 10-15 minutes at a time until they pop back up or another whale is spotted but it's worth the wait. The tour felt a little short as I wanted to see more however it was probably the right amount of time. The whales even waved goodbye as we headed off.

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Dolphins up close!! イルカが間近に！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was moved by how close I could see and swim with the dolphins, which was beyond comparison to regular dolphin watching! I'm so glad I participated; it was a great decision! Seeing wild dolphins spin around and come back was such a joy. They are so cute.

When we saw the dolphins, their group behavior was incredibly impressive and overwhelming.
- Even if you're anxious about swimming or snorkeling, it's okay! We weren't great swimmers, but they lent us floaties and the instructors provided support, so we felt safe. They also taught us about the dolphins' habits, points of interest, and precautions on the bus, making it easy for beginners. The instructors were incredibly quick at spotting the dolphins.

I did get seasick and had to step away for a bit, but I could still see the dolphins from the boat. It became a wonderful memory.

Also, the cheese and donuts we had as snacks along the way were delicious! Thank you for everything. I want to do this again when I go to Hawaii!

イルカウォッチングとは比較にならないほどの間近で、イルカが見れ一緒に泳げたことに感動しました！！！！
参加して良かったです！大正解！！野生のイルカがくるっとまわったり、途中で戻ってきたり、自然のイルカを見れて幸せです。かわいい。
イルカが見れた時、集団で行動しているので迫力満点で圧倒されます。
・泳ぎやシュノーケルに不安があっても大丈夫でした！！
私たちは泳ぎが苦手でしたが、浮輪貸していただいたりインストラクターの方がサポートしていただけたので安心です。またバスの中でイルカについて習性やポイント、注意点を色々教えて頂いたりするので、初心者でも大丈夫でした。
インストラクターの方がイルカを見つけるのが早いこと早いこと。

また船酔いで途中離脱してしまいましたが、船からもイルカが見えました。
いい思い出になりました。

あと途中のチーズとドーナツのおやつがおいしいｗｗ
色々とお世話になりました。
またハワイにいったらいきたいな～！！

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I participated in Dolphin Junior High! イルカ中学に参加してきました！

Reviewed by: SAKI KUBOTA

This time, it was my first trip to Hawaii with a friend. While looking through the guidebook, I discovered a tour where you can swim with dolphins! Plus, it was on sale at Alan1.net, so I felt lucky.

The day before the tour, I called the dolphin center for a confirmation, and they informed me that due to fewer participants, the start time would be moved from 9 AM to 6 AM. With the 9 AM start, I was able to enjoy my afternoon since it would end around 3 PM, which was great. I was happy to make good use of my time.

In the morning, I got into the pickup car, and the lecture at the center began. Takao's lecture was very enjoyable and interesting. I was a bit nervous when they mentioned that the sea was rough in the morning and that the tour might be canceled, but thankfully, it went ahead as planned.

The seawater was cold that day, so I rented a wetsuit for $100. It was a nice wetsuit without any holes.

While searching for dolphins, I spotted a whale's spout in the distance. When we got a little closer, I was lucky enough to see the tails of a mother and baby whale several times.

Next, we discovered a pod of dolphins and entered the water to swim with them. It was a bit cold. I tried hard to kick my legs to get closer to the dolphins, but I couldn't get very close. Unfortunately, the water was murky due to the rough sea the day before, so the visibility wasn't great. I was disappointed because I had assumed Hawaii would always be beautiful.

Although I couldn't see the dolphins clearly, they appeared mystical like shadows. I was really glad to see them swimming on the surface and diving deep.

After that, we went snorkeling at a different spot. The visibility there was outstanding, and you could see all the way to the bottom, but there were no tropical fish at all. I didn't see any sea turtles either, but meeting the dolphins and whales made it a truly wonderful experience. I want to go back to Hawaii again to see the dolphins.

今回は、友達と2人で初めてのハワイ旅行でした。ガイドブックを見ているとなんとイルカと泳げるツアーを発見！しかもAlan1.netだとsaleで割引になっていてラッキーでした。
ツアー前日イルカ中学に事前確認の電話をすると明日は参加者が少ないので9時からが早朝の6時からになるとお知らせがありました。9時からだと午後3時ぐらいまでがお昼の12時ぐらいまでになったので午後からバッチリ遊べるのでラッキーでした。時間を有効に使えるのでうれしかったです。
朝迎えの車に乗り中学での講義が始まりました。タカオさんの講義はとっても楽しく面白かったです。朝、海が荒れてたみたいで中止になるかもしれないと言われとてもドキドキしましたが無事決行できました。
その日は海水は冷たかったので100ドルでウェットスーツを貸してもらいました。きれいなウエットスーツで穴などは空いてなかったです。
イルカを探してると遠方になんとクジラの潮吹きが見えました。もう少し近づいてもらうと親子のクジラのしっぽを何回も見ることができ、ラッキーでした。
次はイルカの群れを発見し一緒に泳ごうと海の中に入りました。ちょっと冷たかったです。イルカに近づこうと頑張ってバタ足したけどなかなか近づけなかったです。そして残念なことに前日海が荒れていたので濁って透明度が良くなかったです。ハワイはいつでもきれいと思い込んでいたのでがっかりでした。
イルカはしっかり見えなかったけど陰影みたいに見れて神秘的でした。
水面を泳いでる姿や深く潜っていく姿も見れて本当によかったです。
その後はシュノーケルを違うポイントにしに行きました。そこは透明度抜群で下の方まで透き通ってたのですが、熱帯魚は全くいなかったです。海ガメも見れなかったけど、イルカとクジラに会えたのでとっても素晴らしい体験になりました。またハワイに行った時はイルカに会いに行きたいです。

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