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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>

The photos are disappointing. 写真が残念

Reviewed by: 濡木理

I was thrilled to have the rare experience of interacting with dolphins. However, I forgot to purchase the photos of my interaction while I was focused on the time! What a shame.

イルカと触れ合える貴重な体験に大興奮。しかし、時間を気にしているかと触れ合っている写真を購入するのを忘れてしまった!残念。

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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>

Wonderful すばらしい

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I accompanied my wife, and she played with dolphins. She had a great time.

私は同行で、妻がイルカと戯れました。非常に楽しんでました。

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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>

Baby Dolphin 赤ちゃんドルフィン

Reviewed by: 波乗りノア

In August 2012, I participated in my fifth dolphin swimming tour. As I had heard, this time of year is the season for baby dolphins, and I encountered many of them. Moreover, they swam leisurely, allowing me to observe them closely. The baby dolphins had a whitish color and were swimming with all their might. Occasionally, they also showed off some spins. They were incredibly cute and it was the best experience!

2012年8月、5回目のドルフィンスイミングツアーに参加しました。
この時期は赤ちゃんの出産シーズンだと伺っていた通り、沢山の赤ちゃんイルカに遭遇しました。
しかも、赤ちゃんの泳ぎに合わせるかのように、泳ぎもゆったりで、じっくり見ることが出来ました。
赤ちゃんイルカは、身体の色が白っぽく、一生懸命泳いでいましたよ。
また、時折スピンも披露してくれました。とっても可愛くて最高でした。

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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)>

I was able to see both turtles and sharks! 亀もサメも見れたよ!

Reviewed by: akks

We enjoyed a submarine tour with our family of four, which was a first for my elderly mother and something we can't experience in Japan.

We took the earliest tour at 8:00 AM. There were only 14 participants on the 64-seat submarine.

According to our guide, when there are so few participants, everyone can sit on one side, allowing us to see areas that are usually not visible from one side. This made for a unique and enjoyable tour. It felt like a lucky coincidence.

We were able to see turtles, sharks, and many fish. Unlike an aquarium, I definitely recommend this for children.

The boat ride to and from the submarine was also not crowded, so we had time to leisurely browse souvenirs, which led to some great memories as I ended up buying quite a few things.

On the return boat, we even had the chance to take commemorative photos with the captain.

高齢の母親が初ハワイということもあり、
日本では経験できない潜水艦ツアーを家族4名で楽しみました。

時間は、朝いちばんの8:00の回です。
64名乗りの潜水艦に、参加者がわずか14名でした。

ガイドさんの話では、
このように参加者の人数が少ないときには、
全員を片側に座ってもらい、
通常は左右どちらか片方した見れないところを
潜水艦に回ってもらい2度見れるというおいしいいツアーになりますと言ってました。
偶然とは言え、得した感じで良かったです。

亀やサメ、多くのさかなを見ることもできました。
水族館とも違い、子どもさんには、絶対にお薦めだと思います。

潜水艦までの往復の船も空いていて、
ゆっくりお土産を見ることも出来たので、
ついついいろいろ買ってしまったのも、いまはいい思い出です。


戻りの船上では、キャプテンとの記念撮影もできました。

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Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

A good time

Reviewed by: Ali & Ian

For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do

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Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

A good time

Reviewed by: Ali & Ian

For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do

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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>

Super fun! チョー楽しい

Reviewed by: チョー楽しい

It was super fun to see dolphins up close and swimming right in front of me. I was also able to see the dolphins jump. The turtles' relaxed nature made me feel a sense of calm that resonated with me.

イルカが間近に見れたり、目の前を泳いだりしてチョー楽しい。イルカのジャンプも見ることができました。カメののんびりさには自分と同じものを感じて癒されました。

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3-Hour Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Deli Lunch & Drinks

Best tour ever

Reviewed by: Peter b

My friend & I had the pleasure of this tour on 6th August 2012
Would recommend to anyone ..
Friendliest staff I have ever dealt with !!!
Clean comfortable boat !!!
Made our trip to Hawaii a fantastic experience
Thanks guys :)

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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 cute, but... イルカは可愛いが…

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We participated in the Dolphin Encounter with our son, and my husband and I acted as photographers. The encounter had a Japanese-speaking guide, and it seemed like everyone was having fun touching the dolphins, getting kisses, and high-fiving them. However, since there were many participants in each session and everyone wanted to get kisses and high-fives, the waiting time felt long.

I thought it would be nice if they could reduce the number of participants or bring out another dolphin to improve the experience.

In the same pool, they were also doing the Royal Swim, which involved holding onto the dorsal fins of two dolphins and swimming about 10 meters, as well as being pushed along by their feet for another 10 meters. Again, since everyone was doing these two activities, the waiting time felt long.

Since I had visited before, I skipped the dolphin show as it seemed the same. Instead, we had lunch while it was still quiet. On our last day in Hawaii, we ended with a classic American hamburger. Well, the taste was decent.

ドルフィンエンカウンターに息子を参加させ夫婦でカメラマンをしました。
エンカウンターは日本後の説明員がつき、イルカにさわれたり、キスされたり、ハイタッチをしたりと楽しそうでした。ただ、1回の参加人数が多く、全員がキスやハイタッチをするので、待っている間が長かった気がします。
人数を減らすかイルカをもう一頭出すなどの工夫があればなとおもいました。

同じプールではロイヤルスイムをやっていましたが、これも2頭の背びれをつかんで10mくらい泳ぐのと、足の裏を押してもらってこちらも10m位進むのの2つを皆でやるので待ち時間が長いな~と思いました。

一度以前に訪れていたので、イルカショーは同じようだったのでパス。その代わり空いているうちにお昼を食べました。ハワイ最後の日だったので、アメリカらしくハンバーガーでしめました。ま、味はそこそこかな?

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3-Hour Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Deli Lunch & Drinks

Had a great time...

Reviewed by: MrsL

Ko Olina is a gorgeous area, very picturesque with manicured grounds and on the early morning tour it's just lovely to drive through here with the sun shining. First thing I was really impressed with was the Catamaran, it's very large and luxurious, I couldn't wait to get aboard! They make you take your shoes off before boarding and they store them for you until you return, you can tell this keeps the vessel from wear and tear... it was lovely inside.
Seeing the Dolphins was amazing - they do get close, the boat wasn't moving and they would come quite close to us, we didn't have to follow them. A few were jumping out of the water less than 100 yards away, such a great experience.
The staff were polite, knowledgeable and helpful - they would offer to grab you a drink - you didn't have to ask, which was really nice for a change. On the first snorkeling outing, we all had to wear life vests. I'm a pretty confident swimmer but this was nice, I could actually really relax and enjoy the

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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)>

Underwater walking 水中散歩

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

It was interesting. The water hardly swayed, and I was able to enjoy watching the fish leisurely. It seems the children had fun too.

面白かったです。水中はほとんど揺れず、ゆったりと、魚の鑑賞を堪能できました。子供も楽しかったようです。

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野生のマンタ シュノーケリングツアー <英語ガイド/軽食付き>

It was certainly amazing. 確かに凄かった

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

As rumored, the power of seeing a manta up close was incredible.

One thing to note is to not forget your motion sickness medication. You might get seasick.

One point of concern is that for the first 30 minutes or so, you cruise around the bay before starting to prepare to see the mantas. It's unclear whether you're waiting in line because of many competing companies or for some other reason, but cruising around the bay at sunset was not interesting at all...

噂どおり、間近で見るマンタの迫力は凄い迫力でした。

注意点としては、酔い止めを忘れない事。
多分船酔いします。

気になった点として、最初の30分ぐらいは湾内を船で周回(クルーズ?)してからマンタを見る準備をはじめます。
競合他社が多い為に順番待ちをしているのか、何なのか不明ですが、陽が沈んだ湾内をクルーズしても何も面白くありませんでした…。

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Thank you for participating in the night snorkeling with manta rays. We are delighted to hear that you were able to see wild mantas up close.

Regarding your feedback about the first 30 minutes of the cruise, we confirmed with the operating company that this time is typically used for explanations and changing clothes. Additionally, when anchoring the boat in the sea, we take into account the sea conditions and the state of the coral reefs, so please understand that it may take a bit longer depending on the day's circumstances.

We look forward to serving you again.

この度は、マンタと泳ぐナイト・シュノーケリングにご参加いただき有難うございます。
野生のマンタを間近でご覧いただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。

なお、ご指摘いただいておりますクルーズ最初の30分間につきましては、催行会社に確認をとったところ、最初の30分間は通常説明を行ったり着替える時間となっているとのことでした。また海で船を停泊する際に、海の状況やサンゴ礁の状態を考慮しながら対応しておりますので、その日の状況により多少時間がかかってしまう場合もありますことご了承ください。

またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。

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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>

The beautiful Makaha Point is wonderful. 素晴らしい美しきマカハの岬

Reviewed by: 奥田多佳子

At this age, even though I don't regularly go swimming or to the gym to train my body, I wanted to meet wild dolphins and let my family see these beautiful dolphins, so I participated. Thanks to the quick thinking of the dolphin staff, who provided guidance and support for my 4-year-old twins, the two boys had a wonderful experience together in the ocean. This time, we moved quickly to catch up with the dolphins, and everyone worked hard to make sure we could meet them without giving up. As a result, we were also able to see the Hawaiian sacred site Makua, which was truly moving.

この歳になって、普段スイミングにジムにと通う、スポーツに体を鍛えてる訳でもないのに 
だだ野生のイルカに会いたくて 家族に美しいイルカさんたちに会わせてやりたくて 参加。
イルカ女史の機転でスタッフに指示して下さって、4才の双子をしっかり、サポートして海原に一緒についてくださったおかげで、二人の4才男の子たちは 素晴らしい体験をしました。
今回はスピードの移動で イルカさんたちに追いつくため、諦めず、なんとかみんなに会わせ様とがんばってくれました。
おかげで、ハワイアンの聖地マクアも観れて 感動でしたよ。

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モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

It was fun, but 楽しかったけれど

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The boat was rocking, and the whole family got seasick... If it weren't for that, it would have been perfect.

船がゆれ、家族全員が船酔い。。それさえなければ最高でした。

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シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカやウミガメに出会えるチャンスも!?選べる8時/12時出港プラン<ハワイアンプレートランチ&アルコール4杯付き/ワイキキ送迎あり>

The dolphins were cute. But... イルカは可愛かった。でも・・・

Reviewed by: どるふぃん

I had high expectations after reading other people's comments, but Jin was not there (>_<) Well, that's fine, but...
There was another young man, but he probably struggles with Japanese and Japanese people. He completely avoided eye contact with the Japanese group and ignored us when we tried to hand him fins and goggles.
A woman explained things in English and then in broken Japanese, but it was just a few words, about 10% of the time spent on English. So I felt a bit uneasy.
- I did see dolphins. They were cute.
- The food was delicious.

I had some communication issues with the tour office this time and had to make phone calls, but I couldn't understand much because they spoke too fast. I asked them to speak slowly, but... I was somewhat confident in my English conversation skills, but I'm particularly bad on the phone...

I dislike being around only Japanese people and have often participated in tours that are mainly in English, but if you want to swim and dive, which involves some risks, and want to receive sufficient explanations,
and if you think you might have trouble negotiating in English in case of issues or inconveniences,
then perhaps it would have been better to apply for a tour that is mainly for Japanese people or run by Japanese or Japanese-owned companies, even among Alan1's tours.

ほかの方のコメントを見ていて、期待していたんですが、ジン君はいませんでした(>_<)まぁそれはいいんですが・・・。
べつの青年がいましたが、彼は多分、日本語&日本人が苦手なのでしょう、日本人グループには、絶対目を合わさなくてスルー、フィンやゴーグルも渡すときスルーされるんです。
女性の方が英語に続き、かたことの日本語で説明してくれましたが、ほんの一言、英語の10%くらいの時間です。だから少し不安でした。
・イルカは見れました。かわいかったです。
・食事は美味しかったです。

今回このツアーのオフィスと連絡の行き違いなどで電話したりしましたが、早口でほとんど聞きとれませんでした。ゆっくりお願いしますと言いましたが・・・。そこそこ英会話には自信あったんですが、電話だと特にダメですね・・・

日本人ばかりは嫌、色んな国の人と触れ合いたい、と英語メインのツアーによく参加してきましたが、
・泳いだり潜ったり、多少の危険が伴い、また充分な説明を受けたい
・トラブルや不都合なことがあった場合、英語で交渉できない
・・・と思われる場合は、alan1さんのツアーの中でも、
日本人&日本語メインの、または日系や日本人が経営、主催のツアーに申し込んだほうが良かったのかな、
と思いました。

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Thank you very much for participating this time.

We strive to have staff who can speak Japanese on board, but we sincerely apologize that the service provided by our staff did not meet your expectations this time. Taking your feedback into account, we will re-educate our staff to improve the quality of our service.

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope to create tours that everyone will enjoy in the future, and we look forward to serving you again when you visit Hawaii.

この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。

日本語のできるスタッフが乗船できるように配慮しておりますが、この度はスタッフの対応がご満足いただけるものでなく、誠に申し訳ございませんでした。お客様からのご指摘を受け、今一度スタッフの再教育を行いサービスの質の向上を図りたいと思います。

貴重なご意見をいただき誠にありがとうございました。
今後も皆様に喜んでいただけるツアーにしたいと思いますので、またハワイにお越しの際はご利用をおまちしております。



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Hawaiian Canoe Paddling Tour Adventure from Waikoloa on Hawaii Island - Hulakai

I Love Canoe surfing!!

Reviewed by: mynmgh1

We've been to Hawaii several times, but this is the first time we canoe surfed. This was such a fun activity, and since we purchased it on sale, the value was great! The men who guided us were so nice! They were so friendly and knowledgeable. Not only was it fun, but extremely interesting. They told us a lot of history about outrigger canoeing. The tour was supposed to be a half an hour, but lasted about an hour. Just a heads up you will paddle so there is a bit of exercise (nothing outlandish). Also, if you get sea sick you may want to take Dramamine, since you have to wait for waves just floating there. I would love to do this again!!

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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)>

I was able to see sea turtles! ウミガメも見られました!

Reviewed by: SHIN

The sea turtles and fish were beautiful!
It's an activity you can enjoy because of the beautiful ocean in Hawaii.
It's definitely worth participating at least once!

ウミガメ、魚など綺麗でしたよ!
ハワイのきれいな海だからできるアクティビティーですね。
一度は参加してみてる価値ありです!

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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)>

Exploring the ocean floor is fun! 海底散策は楽しい!

Reviewed by: SHIN

It was my first time participating with my daughter in 20 years. We chose to join during the Japanese explanation time, so I don't understand English. It seems my daughter was satisfied as well. The sea turtles and fish that can be seen in the beautiful ocean are a must-see!

20年ぶりの娘との参加でした。
日本語解説の時間を選んで参加したので、英語がわからない
娘も満足できたみたいです。
綺麗な海の中で見られるウミガメ、魚は必見です!

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Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

Loved this!

Reviewed by: Maria

This was by far our favorite activity on our Hawaiian vacation. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

I love dolphins!! イルカだぁいすき!!

Reviewed by: ぴよ

I went to Hawaii to see wild dolphins! I was so moved when I found the dolphins that I almost cried from happiness (*^_^*).

When observing the dolphins from the water, the staff guided us with instructions like "Look ahead!" and "Look to the left!" so I was able to see the dolphins clearly. Moreover, since the dolphins passed by quickly, they took us to the next spot to see them again, and we were able to see dolphins a total of four times!!

The staff were very accommodating, and we were laughing the whole time, which helped minimize seasickness. What made me happiest was seeing the staff share in the joy when we spotted the dolphins.

野生のイルカが見たくてハワイに行きました!
イルカを見つけた時は感動で涙が出るくらい嬉しかったです(*^_^*)

海の中からイルカを観察する時は、スタッフさんが「前見て~!!」「左見て~!」と指示してくださったので、しっかりとイルカが見れました☆
しかも、イルカが早く通り過ぎたのでもう一度見よう!と次のスポットまで案内してくださり、なんと、合計4回もイルカを見ることができました!!

スタッフの方の対応もよく、終始笑いっぱなしで、船酔いも少なくて済みました♪何よりもイルカが見えた時に、一緒にスタッフさんも喜んでいたのがとても見ていて嬉しくなりました。

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モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ スヌーバ体験付きプランあり<英語ガイド/朝・昼食>

Very... good. とっても・・・Good

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I was able to walk in the beautiful sea around Molokini Island. There were about four types of fish, but their beautiful colors captivated me. Near the coast, about 30 minutes away from Molokini Island, I heard there are sea turtles, so I went full throttle... There they were (+。+) Oh no, there were five turtles resting on the ocean floor. The depth was about 10 meters, I think? One of them, for some reason, started coming towards me... I remembered the staff's advice not to touch them... but I wasn't trying to touch it... (^o^)/ As it kept getting closer, I managed to take a close-up photo of the turtle. Thank you, turtle.

The staff were very cheerful and responded quickly and accurately. However, their English was a bit fast, and I had to really concentrate to understand... But they were very kind. It was a very satisfying tour, and the thrilling cruising was the best!

One last thing, the cruiser sways quite a bit while anchored. It might be better to take motion sickness medication beforehand... Americans seem to have very tough stomachs. As for Japanese people?? I noticed that we are quite sensitive to such things.

モロキニ島のとても綺麗な海の中を散歩できました。
魚の種類は4種類ぐらいでしたが、綺麗なカラーでついつい見とれてしまいました。
モロキニ島から、ちょっと30分程度離れた海岸近くには、ウミガメがいるとのことで、そこまでフルスロットル・・・・
いた、いた(+。+)アチャー。カメさんが5匹も・・・海の底で休んでいます。そう深さは10m程度か?
そのうちの一匹が何を思ったのか・・・こっちに向かって来るではないですか・・・さわってはいけないとのStuffの話・・・いやいやさわりたいんじゃないんだけれどもね・・・ヘ(^o^)/・・どんどん近づいて来るので、アップを一枚撮らせてもらいました。カメさん。ありがとう

Stuffのみなさんの明るいことヘ(^o^)/対応も素早く、的確でした。でも、ENGLISHはちょっと早口で、理解するのに頭をフルに使わないと・・・でもでもとても親切でした。
とても満足のできるツアーでした。そして迫力のあるクルージングは最高!

最後に一言、クルーザーは停泊中はかなりゆれます。乗り物酔い止めの薬を飲んでいった方が幸せかも・・・
アメリカの人々のstomachはとってもタフです。日本人は??けっこう繊細なことにも気が付きました。

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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>

Please prepare in advance. 事前に準備してくださいね

Reviewed by: Risa&Mio's Papa

We participated as a family of four (with a 3rd-grade daughter and a 2nd-year middle school son) because our kids love animals.

First of all, when it comes to "swimming with dolphins," the expectations can be too high, so it's better to understand it as "watching dolphins swim from underwater" to enhance satisfaction. That said, the dolphins are wild animals, and it seems even the Hawaiian staff have a tough time spotting them while cruising. When we finally found them, everyone cheered, and the kids got really excited.

After that, we jumped into the sea, but the dolphins didn't swim as close as we hoped. Some people got to see them, while others didn't. The staff's service and the cruising location were good, but there was a certain laid-back Hawaiian vibe. Since we are dealing with nature, some preparation is necessary.

1) It was a sunny day with little wind, but even adults felt the cold in the open ocean. We dressed the kids in wet material rash guards and tops, but they didn't keep warm enough, and we had to escape to the boat midway. You can rent wetsuits on board for $5, so please don’t hesitate to get one for your child. This way, they can stay in the water comfortably and enjoy it slowly. The snorkeling with the sea turtle teacher is also not in the reef, so the same applies.

2) Since snorkeling is in the open ocean and not in the reef, there are risks with depth and waves. This can be a panic factor for children, so it’s better to have them experience at least basic snorkeling in calmer waters first.

3) Depending on the situation, you might get splashed by waves on the deck during the cruise. You can store your belongings under the bench, but since there are no doors, put towels and changes of clothes in plastic bags. If the bags get blown away and drift in the waves, sea turtles might mistake them for jellyfish. Please handle them with care.

4) The harbor only has a restroom, so you will change there. It’s spacious by American standards, but still limited. In our family, we changed from rash guards to T-shirts and put on hoodies while keeping our swimsuits on the bus. Since we were all Japanese, the air conditioning wasn't too strong, but please consider warmth for the return trip (and make sure to use the restroom).

*Based on the above comments, I rated the interest and fun as ☆☆. However, I believe satisfaction would increase with prior understanding and preparation. This tour is mainly for watching from the boat.

家族4人(娘小3&中2)、子どもが動物好きなので参加しました。
まずは「イルカと泳ぐ」というと期待値が高過ぎるので、「イルカが泳ぐ姿を水中から眺める」と理解するほうが満足度が得られます。
とはいえ相手は野生のイルカ。クルージングしながら探すのはハワイアンのスタッフでも大変なようです。やっと見つけた際には一同歓声が上がり、子ども達も盛り上がりました。
その後にドボン!ドボン!と海に入るのですが、イルカは思うように近くを回遊しません。見られた人、見られなかった人、それぞれです。
スタッフのサービス精神やクルージングのロケーションはよいのですが、なんというかハワイ流のアバウトさを感じました。特に相手は自然の海なので事前準備は必要です。

その1)晴天で風もあまりないクルーズでしたが、外洋の水中では大人でも冷たさを感じました。子どもにはウエット素材のラッシュガード&タッパーを着せてましたが、体側の保温効果がなく途中で船上エスケイプしました。
乗船後に借りられますので、$5を惜しまずお子さまにウエットスーツを着せてあげてください。水中でストレスなく滞在でき、ゆっくり楽しめると思います。ウミガメ先生のシュノーケリングもリーフ内ではないので同様です。

その2)リーフではない外洋でのシュノーケリングなので、深さ&波のリスクがあります。子どもにとってはパニック要因になりますので、最低限、海水浴程度のシュノーケリングを経験させたほうがベターです。

その3)状況によるのでしょうが、クルージング中もデッキで舳から波を被ります。手荷物はベンチ下のスペースに入れますが、扉がないのでタオルや着替えはポリ袋に入れましょう。ポリ袋が飛ばされるて波間に漂うとウミガメがクラゲと誤食してしまいます。扱いには注意してください。

その4)ハーバーにはトイレがあるだけなので、着替えはそこでします。アメリカンサイズなので広さはありますが、それなりです。わが家ではラッシュガードだけTシャツに着替えパーカーをはおり、水着のままバスに乗りました。日本人だけなので冷房はきつくありませんでしたが、帰り用の保温も考えてください。(トイレも済ませて)

※上記コメントから<興味深さ・面白さ>は☆x2にしましたが、事前に理解&準備していれば満足度は上がると思います。船上ウォッチングだけのツアー

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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>

Amazing! 最高!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

It was a very valuable experience, and I really enjoyed it!

とっても貴重な経験で、本当に楽しかったです!!

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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>

Amazing! 最高!

Reviewed by: coco

It was truly a fun time meeting dolphins and sea turtles! I'm really glad I participated!

イルカやウミガメと出会え、本当に楽しい時間でした!
参加して本当に良かったです♪

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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>

I got to meet a dolphin! イルカに会えました!

Reviewed by: ゆりぶー

Initially, we had signed up for a different tour, but we changed to this one at my husband's request to try kayaking. Since this was our first time on this type of tour, I can't make comparisons, but in the end, we were extremely satisfied!

We were part of the early morning group, so I started with worries about whether I could wake up and if I would be physically okay for snorkeling after ten years (I used to love it when I was younger). However, there was a morning call, and once we participated, everything turned out fine! We had three chances to encounter wild dolphins, and during one of those, we got really close. Unfortunately, we could only see sea turtles from the boat, but some people were able to swim right next to them.

The staff were all cheerful and kind, and they were very supportive of the children who couldn't get in the water. My child was thrilled to feed tropical fish and to see dolphins and sea turtles from the boat. They said they want to swim with them next time, so they plan to practice swimming and join again. When we go to Hawaii next time, we definitely want to "enroll" in this experience!

*If you have your own snorkeling set, I recommend bringing it. It's easier to adjust the size. Larger fins are also better. The rental gear is small, so it can be difficult for those who lack strength to move forward.
*If you're not confident in your swimming, make sure to communicate that and swim close to the lead staff. That way, you're more likely to see dolphins.
*Please avoid splashing around in the water! I wish there had been a more thorough briefing about this on the boat.

Next time, I definitely want to get close to the turtles!

最初は違うツアーに申し込んでいたのですが、カヤックが
やってみたいという夫のリクエストでこちらへ変更。
この手のツアーは初めてなので比較はできませんが、結果的に大大満足でよかったです!

早朝グループだったので、起きられるのかどうかという不安から始まり、10年ぶりのシュノーケリングが体力的に大丈夫なのかなど心配事ばかりでした。(若いころは好きでよくやってたんですけどね)
でも、朝はモーニングコールもありますし、いざ参加しちゃえばなんとかなります、なりました!
野生のイルカとエンカウントのチャンスは3回あり、そのうちの1回ですぐ近くまで行けました。あいにく海亀は船上から見るだけでしたが、すぐそばに行って泳げた方もいました。
スタッフは皆さん明るく優しく、海に入れなかった子どもへのフォローも温かでした。子どもは熱帯魚にパンをあげられたこと、舟の上からイルカと海亀に会えたことがとても嬉しかったそうです。今度は海の中で一緒に泳ぎたい、だから泳ぎを頑張って、また参加したいとのことです。
次にハワイに行くときは、ぜひ『学士入学』したいです。

※もしもご自分のシュノーケルセットを持っているなら、それを持っていくことをオススメします。サイズ調整とかやっぱり楽なので。フィンも大きいほうがいいです。レンタルギアは小型なので、力のない方は進みにくいです。
※泳ぎに自信がない方は、ちゃんとアピールして先頭スタッフの近くで泳ぎましょう。そのほうがイルカに会いやすいです。
※バチャバチャと水面をたたいて泳ぐのは絶対やめて~~!!お願い!!! このことは、船上でもっとしっかりレクチャーをしておいていただけたらありがたかったな。

次は絶対亀さんの近くに行きたいです。

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Turtle Town & Molokini Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Aloha Blue Charters

Nice Trip/Good Snorkling

Reviewed by: George

A very nice ride from the marina to Molokini. I liked the intimacy of the small boat compared to having too many people on your trip on the larger boats that filled the area.

We have 3 families of 4 and the crew. Nice size to get the most out of the trip.

You could do some fishing along the way if you wish (on the way back, they caught a huge Mahi Mahi fish). You get a continental style breakfast on the way out.

You see some amazing things in crystal clear waters at Molokini.

We did go to Turtle Town. My wife had a close up encounter with a turtle on his way to the surface for air. She thought it was great.

A nice lunch on the way back which included burgers and sandwiches.

A good day for everyone on our trip.

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

SHARK!!!!!!

Reviewed by: George

Didn't know what to expect, but knew what we wanted to see......SHARKS!!!!

And we saw at least 15 swimming around us. For those who didn't get in the water (like my wife), the guys running the boat did what they could to get the sharks to the top so they could see them, too. Nice that they thought not to leave those folks out of the adventure.

But the big thrill is being in the cage with all of those sharks all around you. We got terrific pictures with just the sharks and with us in the foreground and them in the back.

Great trip. We recommend it. P.S. take the early trips as the afternoons can get rough on the ocean.

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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)>

Family trip with three generations. 3世代家族旅行で

Reviewed by: だいすけ

We participated in an activity that could be enjoyed by three generations, including my parents and children, totaling eight people. We joined the first Japanese-guided tour of the day. Although our guide was not Japanese, they entertained us with fluent language skills. We were lucky enough to see sea turtles swimming, which was wonderful. My 65-year-old grandfather was also very excited to see the turtles. Since we had to move by boat before and after boarding the submarine, it's essential to bring motion sickness medication. Don't worry, there are etiquette bags available in case you feel unwell on the submarine.

3世代で楽しめるアクティビティはないかと、両親、子供を含め8人で参加しました。
朝一番の日本語ガイドのツアーに参加。
ガイドさんは日本人ではないのですが、流暢な言葉使いで楽しませてくれます。私たちはラッキーなことに海ガメが泳いでいるところをみることが出来て良かったです。
65歳のおじいちゃんもカメの泳ぐ姿を見て大興奮でした。
潜水艦に乗り込む前後は船で移動となるので、酔い止めの薬は必携。万一潜水艦で気分が悪くなってもエチケット袋はあるのでご安心を。

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

Uncomfortable ride!!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Positives of this tour are it's location right outside the Outrigger Reef, the water was warm and saw quite a few turtles dolphins and fish, and overall good value for money.
The staff were just ok, nothing special. No commentary on anything except a few minutes on the rules and how to snorkel. The big negative for us was how uncomfortable the ride was on the catamaran for almost the entire time on the boat. We wanted to sit on the bench seats provided, but was told we would have to all sit on or around the netting area to help balance the boat. For my wife and I this became extremely uncomfortable after a short while, with no cushions or anything like that provided to make it somewhat comfortable. It ruined the cruise for us. Next time we will book a tour on a bigger boat that provides seating for it's guests.

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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)>

It was fun. 楽しかった

Reviewed by: kiemam

I participated at my son's request. I was worried about seasickness, but it was not a problem at all. There weren't many fish to see, but the kids were surprised to see the sunken airplane. It can be a bit cold inside the ship, so it might be a good idea to bring a jacket. Also, when getting on and off the submarine, you need to use a ladder for a few meters. It might be better to avoid wearing a mini skirt or a maxi skirt.

息子の希望で参加しました。船酔いが心配でしたが全く問題ありませんでした。見られる魚はそれ程多くはありませんでしたが、子供たちは沈んだ飛行機などを見てビックリしてました。艦内は少し寒いので上着を持って行った方がいいかも。あと、せんすいかに乗り込む時と出る時に数メートルはしごを使います。ミニスカートもしくはマキシ丈スカートはやめた方がいいかな。

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