Reviewed by: malek
I like it, it is amazing
You should try it
You well like it also
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/19 |
Reviewed by: chery2
I participated with a friend. I wanted to try something new, but I was actually quite nervous because I'm not very good at swimming. However, I was able to use something like a float, so I didn't have to worry about drowning, which was a relief (laughs). At first, I was both excited and very nervous, and I didn't have the presence of mind to look underwater. But after a little while in the sea, I got used to it. I was able to see many turtles swimming underwater.
After that, we enjoyed about an hour on the boat over the sea. The sea looked very blue and beautiful from the boat. The instructor was serving drinks there, but they weren't free. The hour on the boat was also a lot of fun. Sunscreen is a must for this occasion! My friend and I got badly sunburned and were in a stinging state for about one or two weeks.
私は友達と二人で参加しました。
新しいことを体験してみたいと思い、参加したのですが実際私は泳ぐのがあまり上手でないのでとても緊張しました。しかし浮き輪のようなものを使う事が出来たので溺れる心配はなく、安心しました(笑) 最初は楽しみと思う反面とても緊張していて最初は水中を見る余裕がありませんでしたが、実際海に入って少しするとなれました。水中で泳ぐ亀を沢山みることができました。
その後、船で1時間くらい海の上を堪能しました。船から見る海はとても青く綺麗でした。インストラクターはそこでお酒や飲み物をふるまっていました。飲み物フリーではありません。船での1時間もとても楽しいものとなりました。この時の為に日焼け止めはマストです!私と私の友達は酷く焼けてしまい、1、2週間ほどひりひりした状態でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: User038575
I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.
As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Sail & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: chery
This time, I went to Hawaii with my friends. On the day of snorkeling, it was canceled due to the weather and rough sea conditions, but we rescheduled with the local staff to go on another day that fit our stay. The meeting place was really hard to find, and we couldn't locate it at first.
On the day, after signing up, we waited for the boat a little distance away. I didn't speak Japanese with the local staff, so I wasn't sure if they could speak it, but they were very friendly and kind, so I think they would explain things until anyone who doesn't speak English understands!
Before departure, we could take photos in front of the boat one group at a time. Those who wanted the photos could buy them for $15 after returning from snorkeling!
Besides my friend and me, everyone else was from overseas. I was surprised to see so many Japanese people on Oahu, and it was fun to talk to them. We moved to the sea by boat, but there was absolutely no shade, so we got sunburned quickly... During the transfer, there was an explanation from the staff, but I couldn't hear much because of the noise of the boat. However, they used gestures while talking, so I think I could understand somewhat.
During snorkeling, I was able to see schools of fish and sea turtles!
It was my first time seeing a sea turtle swimming in the ocean up close, and I was very moved! I think it was a really great experience.
今回は友達と一緒にハワイに行きました。
シュノーケリング当日は、天候と海の荒れ具合のために中止に
なりましたが、現地のスタッフさんと一緒に滞在期間に合わせて
もう一度日にちを決め直して別の日に行きました。
集合場所はすごくわかりづらくて、最初は見つけれませんでした。
当日、サインアップをしたあと、そこから少し離れたところで
船が来るのを待ちました。現地のスタッフさんとは、
日本語で話さなかったので、日本語を話せるかどうかは
わかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで
親切なので、英語が話せない方でも理解するまで
説明してくれると思います!
出発する前に、船のまえで一組ずつ写真を撮ってもらえます。
その写真は、シュノーケリングから帰ってきたあとに
欲しい人は$15買うことができますよ!
私と私の友達以外は海外から来た人たちばかりでした。
オアフ島はびっくりするほど日本人がたくさんいたので
珍しいなぁと思いましたし、話したりできて楽しかったです
海へはもちろん船で移動するのですが、日影などは
まったくなくて、身体がすぐ焼けちゃいます...。
移動中にスタッフさんの説明がありますが、船の音で
何を言っているのかあまり聞こえませんでした。
でも、ジェスチャーを交えて話しているので、
なんとなく理解はできると思います。
シュノーケリングでは、魚の群れや海ガメを
みることができました!
海ガメが海を泳いでるのを間近でみたのは
始めてだったのでとても感動しました!
とてもいい経験だったと思います。
Thank you for using our services. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your first experience meeting sea turtles in Hawaii. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the difficulty in finding the meeting location. We will continue to strive to improve our services to ensure 100% satisfaction for all our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
この度はご利用ありがとうございます。ハワイでのウミガメとの出会い初めての経験、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、集合場所が分かりにくかったのこと、ご迷惑おかして大変申し訳ございませんでした。引き続き、全てのお客様に100%のご満足をいただけるようサービスの向上に努めて参ります。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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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: | 2013/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: あむたろう
First of all, I highly recommend this tour!
After the Golden Week, there were two Japanese participants who brought a friend, along with others from America, Oceania, and Europe.
We set sail while listening to the local guide's somewhat thick-accented English explanation.
(Even if you don't understand English, you can get by with gestures.)
We moved by boat to a snorkeling point not too far from the shore.
There weren't too many different types of fish, but we encountered a lot of fish and, most importantly, many sea turtles.
It was truly lucky to see them swimming alongside us up close.
After snorkeling, we cruised near Diamond Head and encountered a large pod of dolphins.
They entertained us with tornado spins and other antics.
The cheerful captain extended our cruising time significantly beyond the schedule.
This has definitely become one of the tours I want to do again.
まずはじめに、このツアーはお勧めです!
私が参加したゴールデンウイーク後は、日本人の参加者が友人を合わせて2名で
その他アメリカ・オセアニア・ヨーロッパ等の方々でした。
現地の方のなまりがきつめの英語の説明を聞きながら、出航です。
(英語がわからなくても、手振りで何となく伝わります。)
陸からそれほど遠くない場所に船で移動し、シュノーケリングポイントへ。
それほど種類は多くないですが、たくさんの魚と
何といってもたくさんの海亀に遭遇です。
平行して泳ぐ姿を至近距離で見れるなんて、本当にラッキーでした。
シュノーケリング後に、ダイヤモンドヘッドの近くまで船でクルージングしたのですが、イルカの大群に遭遇。
トルネードスピンなどしてくれて、楽しませてくれました。
ご機嫌になった船長は、予定よりかなり長くクルージングをしてくれました。
また、必ず行きたいツアーの1つとなりました。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
We were able to see many fishes and even two turtles. I hadn't realized that the duration of the submarine ride would be so short though(40 minutes).
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| Packages: | Standard Submarine Tour [Currently Closed] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/08 |
Reviewed by: puichoco
I participated with my family.
It was nice that we could gather at Waikiki Beach, making it easy to join in.
The snorkeling was quite bumpy due to the waves, and I felt a bit seasick. My companions felt even more nauseous. I recommend bringing a plastic bag just in case.
There were many fish, but not a lot of variety. We were able to see sea turtles several times. Snorkeling in the moderately deep sea was refreshing.
After snorkeling, we took our time cruising. It was nice to view the scenery of Waikiki from the ocean.
It surprisingly got a bit chilly, so make sure to bring a T-shirt or something for sun protection.
家族と参加しました。
ワイキキのビーチに集合なので気楽に参加できるのが
良かったです。
シュノーケルはけっこう波に揺られてしまい、少し
酔いました。同行者はもっと酔っていました。
もしもの時に備えてポリ袋を持っていくことを
おすすめします。
魚がたくさんいる場所でしたが、種類はいません。
ウミガメを何度か見ることができました。
まあまあの深さのある海でのシュノーケルは爽快でした。
シュノーケル後はゆっくりと時間をかけてクルーズしてくれます。
ワイキキの景色を沖から眺めるのも良いものです。
意外に寒くなってくる&日焼け防止のためにTシャツ等は
必ず持っていきましょう。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Jana
it was a really great day! staff was really friendly and we saw a lot! had great day on the ocean. i would totally do it again! I also enjoyed the pictures taken a lot! great pictures!
This was an incredible day! Do it! ;)
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Younjae
친구의 도움으로 예약을 해서 가게 됐는데
정말 멋진 시간이였다!!
귀여운 돌고래와 멋진 석양.... 그리고 친절한 직원들까지
하나 더! 함께 탄 사람들도 참 유쾌했다
다만 우리가 영어에 약해 어울리지 못했다는
점이 참 아쉽다
다음 기회에 또 다시 이용하리라
당신의 소중한 의견을 주셔서 감사합니다!
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: どりぃ
The dolphins were really cute, and I'm glad I did it!
But it was a bit expensive...
I thought it was quite a rip-off to pay $56 for just five photos.
イルカとっても可愛くて、やってよかったです!
でも、少し高いかな…
写真も5枚で56ドルって…結構ボッタクリだなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 2頭のイルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・ロイヤルスイム |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kasia
Good experinace esspecially for those who are afraid of diving. You can see different species of fishes, nice trip, not long not to short. However if you have see deasease please take medicine
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Cher
I really enjoyed this tour. It was the highlight of our trip! Even though I was not a good swimmer and had never snorkeled they really took good care of me and encouraged me every step of the way! I was impressed with the ladies who escorted us. They made sure we all saw the dolphin's and turtle's. I'm ready to try this adventure again! Cher
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: kaori
I went with my partner on our honeymoon. The location was great, very close to the Royal Hawaiian where we were staying. The experience was interesting, and we even got to see sea turtles! When we went out to sea, we coincidentally saw whales, and everyone was excited!
The reason I gave it four stars was because of the meeting time. It said 7:30 here, but it was actually at 8:00, and there were no staff members at 7:30. I was worried that there was a mistake, but after asking a local, I waited, and the staff started preparing, so we were able to participate. Also, the explanations were only in English, so it might be tough for those who don't understand it at all.
But it was fun!!! We were the only Japanese people there, and we really enjoyed our time abroad!
新婚旅行で彼と行きました。
宿泊していたロイヤルハワイアンからも近く、とても立地はよかった。
内容も面白くて、ウミガメも見れました!
沖にいったときはクジラも偶然みれて、みんなで大騒ぎしていました!
星4つにしたところは集合時間です。
こちらでは7:30とかいてありましたが、実際は8時で
7:30の時点ではスタッフの方もいませんでした。
間違えているのかとヒヤヒヤしましたが、現地の方に教えて頂き待っていると、
スタッフの方が準備しだして、参加できました。
あと英語での解説しかないので全くわからない方は厳しいかとおもいます。
でも、楽しかったです!!!
日本人も私たちしかいなくて、海外を満喫できました!
Thank you very much for choosing our activities during your precious honeymoon trip. We are very pleased to hear that you encountered whales and sea turtles, and that you enjoyed your experience. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incorrect mention of a 7:30 hotel pickup on the voucher, despite your booking not including transportation. We will strive to improve staff training to prevent such issues in the future. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again.
ハネムーンという貴重なご旅行中に、弊社のアクティビティをお選びいただき誠にありがとうございます。そしてクジラ、ウミガメにも遭遇されたとのこと、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、送迎なしでお申込みいただいておりましたのに、こちらがバウチャーに7:30にホテルピックアップと記載してしまったため、お客様を現地にてお待たせしてしまいましたこと、心より深くお詫び申し上げます。今後はこのようなことがないよう、スタッフの教育に努めて参ります。この度は、貴重なお時間を割いてのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Sue & James Nivens
We signed up for the afternoon Coral Gardens and Captain Dan to us to Molokini Crater which was super awesome. Our first time snorkeling out in the middle of the ocean and we are planning on doing it again next year as a family with our 6 yr old son. We went solo this time for our honeymoon. Tre did great on the video we purchased. Very pleased to see footage of us. MAHALO FOR THAT! BBQ was very nicely done. Not dry at all. Great crew!! ALOOOOOHA & MAHALO!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Island Explorer
My friends and I went on this tour because we heard really great reviews from other vacationers, and we are so happy that we went with Pride of Maui. When we first got to the boat to check-in, there was coffee set and breakfast waiting for us the moment we stepped on the boat. The crew on board were really interactive with all the guests, getting to know us and making sure we had a great time on board. Snorkeling at Molokini was incredible! The water was crystal clear and we saw tons of fish. After Molokini, we had a BBQ lunch that was grilled on board and delicious! It was a full tour but luckily there was tons of open seating on the top deck, which was awesome. I also chose to SNUBA and that was AMAZING! Reed, was a great SNUBA instructor and made you feel super comfortable in the water. Harold was the videographer who also put together a fantastic video and photos that you can purchase at the end of the trip as well. I am so happy we went on this tour and I will remember it forever!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Bigrbull
We had a great time! Everyone saw 3-4 8 to 10 foot sharks! Would sure do again!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Both Japanese and local staff assisted with the tour, but the Japanese staff had a bad attitude. Overall, the explanations were insufficient. They didn't properly show us how to wear the snorkeling masks or life jackets. When we reached the dolphin point, we were pushed from the boat into the sea, and some participants hesitated because they weren't mentally prepared. The Japanese staff spoke quite harshly to those individuals, saying, "These are wild dolphins, if you can't get in the sea quickly, stay on the boat!" If there had been prior explanations, those participants could have managed better, and it was very unpleasant to witness.
Later, at the snorkeling point, we ended up with the "Dolphin Junior High" boat from the same company, and since we entered the sea at the same time, participants were swimming quite close to each other. When it was time to get back on the boat, my husband accidentally went to the "Dolphin Junior High" boat. At that moment, the Japanese staff from "Dolphin Junior High" shouted to the university staff, "This is university!" Afterward, they looked shocked, but referring to a customer as "this" is unbelievable.
While we did achieve our goal of seeing dolphins, the bad attitude of the Japanese staff ruined the experience. Although we saw wild dolphins in the sea, if there are other tours with similar content, I would prefer to choose those. I will not be repeating this experience.
日本人スタッフと現地スタッフの両方がツアーで対応してくれますが、日本人スタッフの感じが悪かったです。
とにかく、全てにおいて説明が不十分。シュノーケリングマスクやライフジャケットの装着方法もきちんとしてもらえませんでした。イルカのポイントにつくと、背中を押されるようにボートから海へ足から飛び込むのですが、参加者の中には心の準備ができておらず一瞬躊躇してしまった方も。日本人スタッフはその方たちに対して、かなりきつい口調で『野生のイルカなんだから、さっさと海には入れなければボートに残って!』と言っていました。事前に説明があれば、その方たちだってそれなりに動けたはずなのに、と思うと見ていて非常に感じが悪かったです。
また、その後のシュノーケリングポイントで、同じ会社のスタッフが乗っている『イルカ中学』のボートと一緒になり、同時に海に入った為参加者がかなり近くで泳いでおり、ボートにあがる様指示された時、主人が誤って『イルカ中学』の方のボートに行ってしまいました。その際、あろうことか、『イルカ中学』の日本人スタッフが『大学』のスタッフに向かって『これ、大学!』と叫んだそうです。その後『あ、やばい!』という顔をしていたそうですが、お客を『これ』呼ばわりです。信じられません。
イルカを見るという目的は果たせましたが、とにかく日本人スタッフの感じが悪くて嫌な思いをさせられ、台無しです。
確かに海に入って野生のイルカは見られましたが、同様の内容のツアーが他にあればそちらにすればよかったです。 リピートはしません。
We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by our service during your enjoyable trip. We have informed all staff about this matter. There may have been instances where our staff's Japanese was not fluent, and we are currently explaining the situation to the person in charge and conducting a meeting to improve our service for customers. We take your valuable feedback seriously and will make every effort to ensure that such incidents do not occur again in the future.
この度は楽しいご旅行中に私どもの対応によりご不快な思いにさせてしまい大変申し訳ございませんでした。スタッフ全員にも、今回の件を周知させていただきました。スタッフの日本語がたどたどしかった可能性もございまして、ただいま責任者にも事情を説明し、改めてお客様に対するサービス改善のミーティングを行なっております。お客様からの貴重な意見として真摯に受けとめ、スタッフ一同今後二度とこのような事が起こらぬよう尽力して参ります。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: マロン
We had our wedding three years ago. We attended with our child (who is now 2 years old). Our child was a little surprised and cried during the first kiss with the dolphin, but we had a great time. There were also athletic activities, and we were able to spend plenty of time there. It was a program we could participate in with peace of mind. Thank you very much.
3年前に挙式。その後授かった子供(2歳)をつれての参加。イルカと初めてのチューでちょっぴり驚いて泣いちゃったけど。アスレチックもあり、十分に時間を過ごせました。
安心して参加できるプログラムでした。ありがとうございました。
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/19 |
Reviewed by: chieposo
I participated in a dolphin watching tour in Hawaii during my honeymoon. There were several options, but I'm really glad I chose this one! One of the deciding factors was being able to eat masalada. We saw plenty of dolphins, spotted a whale in the distance, and even saw a sea turtle. The weather was great, and I was very satisfied. The instructor was energetic and made it fun. I want to take my parents next time. It was early in the morning, but it was actually better since we could use the afternoon for other activities.
新婚旅行でのハワイで参加しました。
イルカを見るツアーはいくつかあり迷いましたがここに決めて本当によかった!
マサラダがたべれるのも決め手の一つでした。
イルカもたくさん見れたし、遠くにクジラもみれたし、ウミガメも見れました。
天気も良く大満足です。
インストラクターさんも元気がよく楽しかったです。
今度は両親も連れて行きたいです。
朝早いですが、午後からの時間を別のことに使えるのでむしろよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
Reviewed by: M&A
We had a wonderful time! Spending time with a dolphin was a great experience.
It was my first time interacting directly with a dolphin. Just being in the same pool made me feel excited, and at first, I was a bit hesitant to touch it. The instructors were very friendly and made it enjoyable. Overall, the fun interactions were in English, but they provided important information in Japanese. Even if you can't speak any English, a Japanese person will explain everything at the beginning. Once you're in the pool, I think you can just watch what others are doing and follow along without any issues. For anyone who even slightly likes dolphins, this will surely be a wonderful memory!
Additionally, since it was a weekday, the park was not crowded, and we could take our time enjoying it.
We had a wonderful time! Spending time with a dolphin was a great experience.
イルカと直接触れ合うのは、初めての経験でした。同じプールの中にいるだけで、なんだかドキドキして最初は触れるのも気を遣ってしまったけれど。インストラクターの方々も、とても気さくで楽しかったです。全体的にオモシロイやりとりなどは英語ですが、肝心なところは日本語で言葉をかけてくれました。全く英語が話せなくても、最初の説明は日本人の方が説明してくださいます。プールに入ってからは、周りの方々のする様子を見て同じようにやれば特に問題はないと思います。イルカを少しでも好きな方にとっては、とってもいい思い出になるはずです!
おまけに、平日だったのでパーク全体が空いていて、ゆっくり過ごせました♪
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: ともとも
Unfortunately, we had a sudden illness and had to turn back even though we had gone out to sea... I was really disappointed that we couldn't do the planned sea turtle watching due to the lack of time. Other than that, it was fun to swim with the dolphins.
まさかの急病人出てしまい、沖に出たのに引き返すことに。。。
時間がなくなり予定していたウミガメウォッチングが出来なくなってしまったことがすごく残念でした。それ以外は、イルカとも泳げたので楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
It was well worth the money. The crew was great and friendly. Got a disc of about 30 photos for $30. Would do again
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/13 |
Reviewed by: ひろろ
Despite the meeting place being at Outrigger Reef, we ended up at Outrigger Waikiki and were 15 minutes late, but the boat arrived just after 8 o'clock. I guess that's American time, right? (laughs)
We arrived at the snorkeling spot in about 10 to 15 minutes. Since it was off Waikiki, we could see Waikiki Beach and the hotels while snorkeling. I was surprised to think we could see sea turtles from such a distance. But we quickly spotted a sea turtle floating on the surface!
As soon as we got into the water, the crew started throwing food to attract the fish. However, the only fish that gathered were dark-colored surgeonfish. There were hardly any colorful tropical fish. But a little further away, there were 5 to 6 of the main attraction, the turtles!!! The water depth was about 7 to 8 meters. The turtles were swimming at about 5 to 6 meters deep, but since I’m good at free diving, I was able to enjoy a rendezvous with the turtles to my heart's content. The turtles seemed accustomed to people and didn’t try to escape even when I got close. Well, touching them is prohibited, so I could only get close, but that was enough to be very satisfying! They occasionally surfaced for air, so even those who can’t dive can enjoy it.
The snorkeling lasted about an hour and a half. After that, we had a 30-minute cruise. The weather was nice, so although the sun was hot, the breeze felt great.
Drinks (cocktails, beer) and photos on board are available for a fee. The snorkeling gear is available for free rental, but there are no fins. I brought my own. The floatation devices are available for free rental, but there are no life jackets, so those who can’t swim might want to prepare accordingly.
待合せ場所がアウトリガーリーフにも係わらず、私たちはアウトリガーワイキキに行ってしまい、集合時間より15分も遅れてしまいましたが、ボートが来たのは8時過ぎ。アメリカ時間ってことでしょうか(笑)
シュノーケリングスポットへは10~15分程度で到着。ワイキキ沖のためシュノーケリングしながらワイキキビーチやホテルが見えるくらいの場所。こんなところで海亀が見えるの?って思う距離です。でもすぐに水面に浮いている海亀を発見!
早速水の中に入ると、船員が餌を撒いて魚を集めてくれます。しかし集まってくる魚は真っ黒のハギ系の魚だけ。カラフルな熱帯魚はほとんどいませんでした。でも、少し離れた所には本命の亀が5~6匹も!!!
水深は7~8メートルというところでしょうか。亀は5~6メートルのところを泳いでいたのですが、私は素潜りが得意なため亀との水中ランデブーを思う存分楽しむことができました。亀は人に慣れているのか近づいても逃げようとしません。ま、触れることは禁止されているので近づくだけですがそれでも十分満足できます!
息をするためにたまに浮き上がってくるので、潜ることができない人でも楽しむことができると思います。
シュノーケリングの時間は1時間半くらいでしょうか。
そのあとは30分ほどのクルージング。天気も良かったので日差しは暑いものの風が気持ちよかったです。
船内での飲み物(カクテル、ビール)と写真は有料です。
シュノーケリングセットは無料貸出ですがフィンはありません。私は持参しました。
浮き棒は無料貸出ですがライフジャケットもありませんので、泳げない方は準備された方がいいかもしれません。
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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: | 2013/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/07 |
Reviewed by: リンディ
My child (in first grade) wanted to see fish, so we were looking for something easy to do. We were the only Japanese people on the boat departing from Outrigger. All the equipment instructions were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.
My child enjoyed it, especially when the captain caught and showed us an octopus, which made them very happy. On the way back, we cruised towards Diamond Head, making it a great tour that finished in the morning, perfect for families with children.
子供(小学校一年)がお魚をみたいと言い、気軽に出来そうなものを探していました。アウトリガーからの出航で日本人は私達だけでした。器具の説明など全て英語てすが、特に問題ありませんでした。
子供も楽しめ、船長さんがタコを掴んで見せてくれて喜んでいました。
帰りはダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルージングしてくれ、子供連れには午前中で終わる、いいツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: bill
My wife and I participated together. Since my wife can't swim, we decided to skip snorkeling and go for the submarine tour instead. We had just visited the "Bunasé Underwater Park" in Okinawa last month, so we weren't too impressed by the fish, but we were amazed that the submarine went down to 30 meters.
妻と二人で参加しました。内の奥さんはカナヅチなのでシュノーケリングへの参加を諦め潜水艦ツアーに決めました。先月沖縄の「ブナセ海中公園海中展望台」に行ったばかりでしたので、魚への感動は余りありませんでしたが、潜水艦が30mも潜水したのには感動しました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/22 |
Reviewed by: lima
Great experience over all. Great staff. Nice photos to take home. Highly recomended
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/04 |
Reviewed by: satomi
The day before the snorkeling tour, Waikiki was sunny every day, but just before the meeting time, while having breakfast and looking outside, it started pouring rain and the wind picked up.
I thought, "Is this going to be canceled?" as my husband and I headed to the meeting place, but to our surprise, everyone was cheerful and said, "Once you're inside, it's the same! We're going ahead today!"
While I was relieved that it wasn't canceled, I couldn't help but feel cold waiting at the meeting spot due to the heavy rain and strong winds.
The snorkeling itself was a lot of fun, and I was very satisfied because I got to see many sea turtles and fish! We brought our own snorkel sets and fins, which made swimming easier. They provided us with foam sticks, allowing us to enjoy it for a long time.
However, the sailing after snorkeling was just freezing, and I was shivering. The towel I brought was wet from wiping off the rain and my body, so even covering myself with it didn't help, and even though I had never experienced seasickness before, I ended up feeling nauseous. The weather changed from rain to cloudy.
I realized I should have brought an extra towel for drying off and taken seasickness medication. When we left the hotel, it wasn't raining, so it was a big miscalculation.
シュノーケリングツアーの前日までは毎日晴天のワイキキでしたが、集合時間の少し前に朝食をとりながら外を見ると、大雨で風も強くなってしまった。
「これは中止かなぁ~」と旦那と残念に思いながら集合場所に行ってみると、「中に入っちゃえば同じだよ~!今日は催行OKだよ~!」と陽気な様子。
中止にならなくて嬉しい反面、大雨で風が強くて集合場所で待っている間も寒くてしょうがなかったです。
シュノーケリング自体はとっても楽しく、ホヌにもお魚にもたくさん会えたので大満足!!
私たちはシュノーケルセットとフィンも持参していたので泳ぎやすかったです。
発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくださり、長時間でも楽しめました。
しかしシュノーケリングの終了後のセーリングは、ただただ寒くて凍えていました。
持参したタオルも雨と体を拭いて濡れていたため、それを体にかけても寒くて、尚且つ、今まで一度も船酔いのした事のない私でも、船酔いしてしまいました。
お天気は雨から曇りになっていました。
船酔いの薬を飲んで、寒さ対策は忘れずに体を拭く以外のタオルを持っていったらよかったなと感じました。
宿泊ホテルを出発するときには雨は降っていなかったので、大誤算でした。
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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: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: O&Y
The Crew aboard the Aqua Adventure are 2nd to NONE. Each and every member was awake and energetic at 6:30a and very hospitable from the moment we were in line reading the waivers. They were very respectful and helpful in every manner; they safely stored our shoes then firmly held our hands and arms to help us securely board the boat and engaged in getting to know us as they picked out the perfect snorkeling gear sizes for us. The Boat as well as Snorkeling instructions from the Captain were very informative yet personable with some light humor. At both snorkeling spots 1-2 of the crew members voluntarily guided us to the best snorkeling spots if we wanted to follow and showed us the largest sea turtles we have ever seen as well as an octopus and a starfish! The boat speaks for itself with the 2 350hp Cummings Diesel engines that made powering thru the fast wind from the North a piece of cake. Other tours had to take a much longer detour to get back due to the lack of horsepower
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| Packages: | Snorkeling Only |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: くまお
I had a precious experience swimming with dolphins. It was a bit expensive, but I felt it was worth it. You can enjoy watching the dolphin show and there are various activities since the ocean is right in front of you.
イルカと一緒に泳げる、貴重な体験をしました。
すこし高かったですが、行ってよかったと思いました。
イルカショーを見たり、海も目も前にあるのでいろいろと楽しめます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Ray & Tracey
no where long enough for the cost. not really a lot to see.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
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Thanks for your feedback. We definitely understand that our reef is hard coral- so not the soft fanning coral you get in warm waters, but we strive to do a great job showcasing what we do have to offer on Oahu. One of the sites is Oahu's second largest living reef, though due to weather/water conditions we can't always go there. Perhaps next time you can join us on our other tour- the Dolphin Snorkel Tour- which offers THREE snorkel sites (not two that the Sail offers) including a chance to snorkel view dolphins in the wild. It sounds like you are seeking more adventure and that is what that tour offers. Adventure! We hope to see you again. Thank you!